Historical Events
- A doctor in Japan reports an "epidemic of an unknown disease of the central nervous system", marking the official discovery of Minamata disease
Famous Birthdays
- Byron Stewart, American actor (Warren Coolidge-St Elsewhere), born in Baxter Springs, Kansas
- C. F. Payne, American caricaturist and illustrator., born in Cleveland, Ohio
- Wan Chi Keung, Hong Kong soccer striker (32 caps; South China AA, Seiko SA) and actor, born in British Hong Kong (d. 2010)
About May 1, 1956
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 68 years and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: No Other Love - Ronnie Hilton
