Historical Events
Assassination Attempt on Prince Nicholas
The Otsu Scandal: While visiting Japan, Prince Nicholas (later Tsar Nicholas II) survives an assassination attempt
Famous Birthdays
- Henry Morgenthau Jr., US Secretary of Treasury (1934-45) who helped design the New Deal and Lend Lease programs, born in New York City (d. 1967)
Famous Deaths
- Edmond Becquerel, French physicist who studied the solar spectrum, magnetism, electricity and optics (photovoltaic effect), dies at 71
Died in 1891 1891 Highlights
About May 11, 1891
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 132 years, 11 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus
