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What Happened on May 1, 1906

Historical Events

  • Philadelphia Phillies Johnny Lush (20) pitches no-hitter in 6-0 win over Brooklyn Superbas in Washington Park in Brooklyn, New York; the team's last no-hitter until 1964

Famous Birthdays

  • Horst Schumann, German Nazi physician who oversaw concentration camp x-ray sterilization and gas chamber murder of Jews, as well as euthanasia centers to kill feeble and ill people, born in Halle, Province of Saxony, Kingdom of Prussia (d. 1983)

Famous Deaths

  • Carlos Calvo, Argentine historian, diplomat and human rights scholar (Calvo Clause), dies at 82
Died in 1906 1906 Highlights

About May 1, 1906

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 118 years and 3 months
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Taurus