Historical Events
- 16th Preakness: F Littlefield aboard Refund wins in 2:49
Famous Birthdays
Irving Berlin (1888-1989)
Russian-American composer and lyricist considered one of the greatest songwriters in history ("Always"; "God Bless America"; "White Christmas"; "Cheek To Cheek"), born in Talachyn, Belarus, Russian Empire [1] [2]
- Willis Augustus Lee, American World War II admiral (Guadalcanal) and sport shooter (5 Olympic golds 1920), born in Natlee, Kentucky (d. 1945)
1888 Highlights
About May 11, 1888
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 135 years and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus
