Historical Events
- Henry Irving becomes the first actor to receive a knighthood
Famous Birthdays
- Hunter "Stork" Hendry, Australian cricket all-rounder (11 Tests, 1 x 100, 16 wickets; NSW CA, Victoria CA), born in Sydney, Australia (d. 1988)
- Samuel I Newhouse Sr., American businessman and publisher (Parade, Vogue, Glamour), born in New York City (d. 1979)
Famous Deaths
- Hugh McCulloch, US Treasury Secretary (1865-69, 1884-85), dies at 86
- Joseph Quinaux, Belgian painter (landscape paintings), dies at 73
Died in 1895 1895 Highlights
About May 24, 1895
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 128 years, 11 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Gemini
