Historical Events
- 59th Belmont: Earl Sande riding Chance Shot wins in 2:32.6
Event of Interest
Charles Lindbergh is awarded the 1st Distinguished Flying Cross
Charles Lindbergh
Famous Birthdays
- Beryl Grey, English prima ballerina, born in Highgate, London
- Josef Anton Reidl, German composer, born in Munich, Germany (d. 2016)
- Marcus Fox, British Conservative Party MP and chairman (1922 Committee), born in Batley, West Riding of Yorkshire, England (d. 2002)
Famous Deaths
- William Attewell, English cricket bowler (England in 10 Tests 1884-1891), dies at 65