Historical Events
- 38th Kentucky Derby: Carol H Shilling aboard Worth wins in 2:09.4
Famous Birthdays
- Doodles Weaver [Winstead Sheffield Weaver], American comedian (Spike Jones & City Slickers, The Zodiac Killer), born in Los Angeles, California (d. 1983)
- Foster Brooks, American comedian and actor (The Villain, Oddballs, Mork & Mindy), born in Louisville, Kentucky (d. 2001)
Phil Silvers (1912-1985)
American comedian and actor (Sgt Bilko-Phil Silvers Show), born in Brooklyn, New York
About May 11, 1912
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 111 years, 11 months and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
