What Happened on May 14, 1885

Historical Events

  • 11th Kentucky Derby: Babe Henderson aboard Joe Cotton wins in 2:37.25

Famous Birthdays

  • Otto Klemperer, German-American conductor (Los Angeles Philharmonic, 1933-39), and composer (Das Ziel), born in Breslau, Prussia (now Wrocław, Poland) (d. 1973)
Born in 1885
1885 Highlights

About May 14, 1885

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 138 years, 10 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus