Historical Events
- NL Ford Frick demonstrates revised balata ball to reporters by bouncing it on his office carpet ball proves to be 50% livelier
Famous Birthdays
- Mihail Chemiakin, Russian painter, born in Moscow
- Stella Parton, American singer ("A Woman's Touch"), sister of Dolly Parton, born in Sevierville, Tennessee
About May 4, 1943
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 11 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Taurus