Historical Events
- 12th Preakness: S Fisher aboard Knight of Ellerslie wins in 2:39.5
Famous Birthdays
- Corrado Gini, Italian sociologist (d. 1965)
1884 Highlights
About May 23, 1884
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 139 years and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Gemini
