Historical Events
- Edward Ravenscroft patents screw-on bottle cap with a pour lip
- Italian troops occupy Addis Ababa
Famous Birthdays
- Patrick Gowers, British choral and film score composer (Viri Galilaei; Hamlet; Smiley's People), born in Islington, England (d. 2014)
About May 5, 1936
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 88 years, 2 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
