What Happened on May 9, 1914

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

1914 History

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)
Born in 1914

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