Historical Events
- Douglas Hyde (a protestant) becomes 1st president of Eire
Famous Birthdays
- Carlos Monsiváis, Mexican writer and political activist, born in Mexico City
- Tyrone Davis, American R&B singer ("Can I Change My Mind"; "Turn Back The Hands Of Time"), born in Greenville, Mississippi (d. 2005)
- William J. Bennett, American politician, U.S. Secretary of Education (1985-88), born in New York City
Famous Deaths
- Carl von Ossietzky, German pacifist and writer (Nobel Peace Prize 1935), dies at 48
- Kanō Jigorō, Japanese educator and the founder of Judo, dies at 77
Died in 1938 1938 Highlights
About May 4, 1938
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 11 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus
