Historical Events
Rolls Meets Royce
Charles Rolls meets Henry Royce at the Midland Hotel in Manchester, England. Go on to form the car manufacturer Roll-Royce. [1]
- Construction begins by the United States on the Panama Canal
Famous Birthdays
Umm Kulthum (1904-1975)
Egyptian singer and actress, born in Tummāy al-Zahāyrah, Egypt
About May 4, 1904
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 120 years, 2 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus