Historical Events
- 34th Preakness: Willie Doyle aboard Effendi wins in 1:39.8
Famous Deaths
- Bertha Townsend, American tennis player (US Nat C'ship 1888-89), dies at 40
1909 Highlights
About May 12, 1909
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 110 years, 8 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Taurus