1506 The cornerstone of the current St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, is laid.
1853 – The first train in Asia began running from Bombay to Tanna.
1874 David Livingstone, African explorer, buried in Westminster Abbey; he died on May 1, 1873.
1881 Natural History Museum opens in South Kensington, England
1902 Denmark is first country to adopt fingerprinting to identify criminals
1924 1st crossword puzzle book published (Simon & Schuster)
1938 – Superman made his debut when he appeared in the first issue of Action Comics.
1955 – Theoretical Physicist, Dr. Albert Einstein dies at the age of 76
1963 Dr James Campbell performed the 1st human nerve transplant
By: Archa Dave
