1967 - Lunar Orbiter 4 launched by US
1961 - 13 Freedom riders bus trip through South
1924 - 8th Summer Olympics opens in Paris
1839 - The Cunard Line forms
1715 - French manufacturer debuts folding umbrella
This Day In Business
1961 - McDonald's Trademarks Drive-In Restaurant Service
1959 - The Grammy Awards is held for the first time, to honor musical accomplishments.
1626 - Manhattan is sold by the Indians for $24 worth of buttons and cloth.
1994 - In round 1 of the NBA playoffs, Charles Barkley has his best game ever scoring 56 points.
May 4th Holiday
Star Wars Day - Official holiday for Star Wars fans, honoring Star Wars films and the cultural surrounding the series.
Today's Birthday Trivia
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Today's Birthday Horoscope
Learn about people born on this day by reading the May 4 Birthday Horoscope.
Famous Birthdays iPhone App
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