Historical Events
- "Firedamp" explodes in Mather coal mine, Pennsylvania, killing 195 of 273 miners
- 51 frogs enter 1st annual "Frog Jumping Jubilee" (Angel's Camp, California)
- 54th Kentucky Derby: Chick Lang aboard Reigh Count wins in 2:10.4
Famous Birthdays
- Colin Chapman, English automotive engineer and founder of Lotus Cars, born in Richmond (d. 1982)
Dolph Schayes (1928-2015)
American basketball Hall of Famer (Syracuse Nationals/Philadelphia 76ers, 1948-63) and coach (76ers, 1963-66; Buffalo Braves, 1970-72) and coach, born in NYC, New York
Born in 1928
Famous Deaths
- Henry F. Gilbert, American composer, and folk song collector, dies at 59
- Max Scheler, German philosopher, dies at 53
About May 19, 1928
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 95 years and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus
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