On This Day

What Happened on May 12, 1909

Day of the Week: Wednesday

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

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