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- 11th Preakness: G Barbee aboard Jacobus wins in 2:42.5
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- Mamie Smith, American vaudeville singer, dancer and actress (Crazy Blues), born in Cincinnati, Ohio (d. 1946)
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Died in 1883 1883 Highlights
About May 26, 1883
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 140 years, 10 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Gemini
