Historical Events
- Der Krach: Vienna stock market crash heralds the Long Depression
Famous Birthdays
- Anton Cermak, American politician (44th Mayor of Chicago, 1931-33), born in Kladno, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary (now Czech Republic) (d. 1933)
Howard Carter (1873-1939)
British archaeologist and egyptologist who found King Tutankhamun's tomb, born in London
- Lilian Mary Baylis, English theatrical manager (Old Vic & Sadler's Wells Theater), born in London (d. 1937)
About May 9, 1873
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 150 years, 11 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake
Year of the Horse
Year of the Goat/Sheep
Year of the Monkey