Historical Events
- 31st Preakness: Walter Miller aboard Whimsical wins in 1:45
- A British garrison leaves Esquimalt, on the Pacific coast, after a military occupation that began in 1858: the last British soldiers stationed in Canada
- Wright Brothers are granted a patent for their "flying machine," having applied for one 3 years earlier (patent no. 821,393)
1906 Highlights
About May 22, 1906
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 117 years, 10 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Gemini
