Historical Events
- 61st Belmont: Mack Garner aboard Blue Larkspur wins in 2:32.8
- Venezuelan rebel Rafael Urbina overthrows Fort Amsterdam, Curacao kidnap governor Fruytier
Famous Birthdays
- Earl Ferrers, British minister of state (Department of Environment)
- Ventappa Muddiah, cricketer (Indian off-spinner in 2 Tests 1959-61)
Famous Deaths
- Bliss Carman, Canadian poet, dies at 68