Historical Events
- 16th Preakness: F Littlefield aboard Refund wins in 2:49
Famous Birthdays
Irving Berlin (1888-1989)
Russian-American composer and lyricist considered one of the greatest songwriters in history ("Always"; "God Bless America"; "White Christmas"; "Cheek To Cheek"), born in Talachyn, Belarus, Russian Empire [1] [2]
- Willis Augustus Lee, American World War II admiral (Guadalcanal) and sport shooter (5 Olympic golds 1920), born in Natlee, Kentucky (d. 1945)
About May 11, 1888
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 135 years, 11 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus
