Historical Events
- A financial panic begins in the USA following the struggle between two groups to control the railroads between the Great Lakes and the Pacific
- Cleveland's Earl Moore no-hits Chicago White Sox 9 inn but loses in 10th 4-2
First Australian Parliament
The first Australian Parliament opens in Melbourne, though the first working session will not be until 21 May
Famous Birthdays
- George Duckworth, English cricket wicket-keeper (24 Tests, 60 dismissals), born in Warrington, Lancashire, England (d. 1966)
- John Forest "Fuzzy" Knight, American actor (Oklahoma Annie, Cowby & the Lady), born in Fairmont, West Virginia (d. 1976)
1901 Highlights
About May 9, 1901
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 122 years, 10 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus