Historical Events
- 40th Kentucky Derby: John McCabe aboard Old Rosebud wins in 2:03.4
- J.T. Hearne becomes the first bowler to take 3000 first-class wickets.
Mother's Day Proclaimed
US President Woodrow Wilson proclaims Mother's Day
Famous Birthdays
- Carlo Maria Giulini, Italian conductor, born in Barletta, Italy (d. 2005)
- Frank Chacksfield, English easy listening pianist, arranger and orchestra leader ("Ebb Tide"), born in Battle, England (d. 1995)
- Josef Muller-Brockmann 'Father of Swiss Graphic Design', Swiss graphic designer and writer, born in Rapperswil, Switzerland (d. 1996) [1]
- Theodore W. Kheel, American labor negotiator (Fair Employment Practices, 1962-63, New York City newspaper strike), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 2010)
- [Clarence] Hank Snow, Canadian country singer (I'm Moving On; I Went to Your Wedding), born in Brooklyn, Nova Scotia (d. 1999)
Famous Deaths
- C. W. Post, American food manufacturer of breakfast cereals, commits suicide at 59
1914 Highlights
About May 9, 1914
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 109 years, 10 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus