Historical Events
- 34th Kentucky Derby: Arthur Pickens aboard 66-1 chance Stone Street wins in muddy track conditions; 2:15.20 slowest Derby in history
Great White Fleet
US Great White Fleet arrives in San Francisco
Famous Birthdays
- Jacques Massu, French general who led Battle of Algiers, born in Châlons-sur-Marne (d. 2002)
- Kurt Böhme, German bass, born in Dresden, Germany (d. 1989)
About May 5, 1908
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 115 years, 11 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus
