Historical Events
- 47th Preakness: L Morris aboard Pillory wins in 1:51.6
- 48th Kentucky Derby: Albert Johnson aboard Morvich wins in 2:04.6
Famous Birthdays
Bea Arthur (1922-2009)
American Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress (Mame; Maude; The Golden Girls), and singer, born in Brooklyn, New York
- Michael Ainsworth, British cricketer (d. 1978)
Famous Weddings
Rudolph Valentino
"Latin Lover" silent actor Rudolph Valentino (27) weds film costume and set designer Natacha Rambova (25) in Mexicali, Mexico; divorce in 1925
Died in 1922 1922 Highlights
About May 13, 1922
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 101 years, 11 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Taurus
