Historical Events
- 17th Preakness: W Anderson aboard Buddhist wins in 2:17.5
Famous Birthdays
- Mae Murray, American silent screen actress, born in Portsmouth, Virginia (d. 1965)
Famous Deaths
- Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin, Russian satirist (b. 1826)
Died in 1889 1889 Highlights
About May 10, 1889
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 134 years, 11 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus