April 5, 1621 (405 years ago)
•The Mayflower sets sail from Plymouth, Massachusetts on a return trip to Great Britain.

April 5, 1792 (234 years ago)
•U.S. President George Washington exercises his authority to veto a bill, the first time this power is used in the United States.

April 5, 1923 (103 years ago)
•Firestone Tire and Rubber Company begins production of balloon-tires.