Historical Events
- 13th Kentucky Derby: Isaac Lewis aboard Montrose wins in 2:39.25
Famous Birthdays
- Paul Wittgenstein, left handed pianist, born in Vienna, Austria (d. 1961)
Famous Deaths
- Jean Baptiste Boussingault, French chemist, dies at 85
1887 Highlights
About May 11, 1887
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 134 years, 8 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus
