Historical Events
- 1st balloon flight over 40,000 feet (Scott Field, Illinois)
- Nicaragua agrees to a US supervised presidential election in 1928
Famous Birthdays
- Owen "Terry" Scott, British actor and comedian (Terry and June, Carry On Films), born in Watford, Hertfordshire (d. 1994)
About May 4, 1927
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 96 years, 11 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus