Famous Birthdays
- Lilí Álvarez, Spanish tennis player (Wimbledon 1926-28 runner-up), born in Rome, Italy (d. 1998)
Famous Deaths
- Ernst Pauer, Austrian composer & pianist, dies at 78
1905 Highlights
About May 9, 1905
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 118 years and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus
