Famous Birthdays
- Guido Gezelle, Flemish priest and poet, born in Brugge, Belgium (d. 1899)
- Mother [Mary Harris] Jones, American labor organizer (cofounded Industrial Workers of the World), born in Cork City, Ireland (d. 1930)
About May 1, 1830
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 194 years, 3 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus