Historical Events
- 7th Kentucky Derby: HOF jockey Jim McLaughlin aboard heavy favourite Hindoo wins in 2:40.00
Recorder of Deeds Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass appointed recorder of deeds for the District of Columbia
- Revised version of New Testament
About May 17, 1881
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 142 years, 11 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
