Historical Events
- 13th Preakness: Jim McLaughlin aboard Tecumseh wins in 2:49
Famous Birthdays
- Giacomo Matteotti, Italian Socialist Party leader, born in Fratta Polesine, Italy (d. 1924)
- Julio Fonseca, Costa Rican composer, born in San José, Costa Rica (d. 1950)
- Soemu Toyoda, Japanese admiral during World War II, born in Kitsuki, Ōita, Japan (d. 1957)
Famous Deaths
Victor Hugo (1802-1885)
French author (Hunchback of Notre Dame, Les Miserables), dies at 83
1885 Highlights
About May 22, 1885
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 138 years, 4 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Gemini
