Historical Events
- 7th Preakness: L Hughes aboard Harold wins in 2:40.5
Famous Birthdays
- H. B. Reese, American inventor of Reese's, born in York County, Pennsylvania (d. 1956)
Famous Deaths
William Lloyd Garrison (1805-1879)
American abolitionist, and publisher ("The Liberator"), dies at 73
1879 Highlights
About May 24, 1879
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 144 years, 4 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Gemini
