Historical Events
- 13th Kentucky Derby: Isaac Lewis aboard Montrose wins in 2:39.25
Famous Birthdays
- Paul Wittgenstein, left handed pianist, born in Vienna, Austria (d. 1961)
Famous Deaths
- Jean-Baptiste Boussingault, French agricultural chemist (the nitrogen cycle), dies at 85
Died in 1887 1887 Highlights
About May 11, 1887
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 136 years, 11 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus
