Event of Interest
May 13 Lord Salisbury offers Helgoland to Germany in exchange for Zanzibar, Uganda & Equatoria

Robert Gascoyne-Cecil
- May 14 16th Kentucky Derby: Isaac Murphy aboard Riley wins in 2:45
Event of Interest
May 14 British sailor David Beatty is promoted to sub-lieutenant

David Beatty
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May 17 Clyde Fitch's "Beau Brummel" premieres in NYC

Clyde Fitch
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May 24 Leo von Caprivi succeeds Otto von Bismarck as Chancellor of Germany

Otto von Bismarck