Famous Birthdays
- John Blackham, cricketer (Australia's 1st wicketkeeper)
- Ottmar Mergenthaler, Hachtel Germany, inventor (linotype)
1854 Highlights
About May 11, 1854
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 166 years, 8 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus