Historical Events
- 53rd Preakness: Raymond Sonny Workman aboard Victorian wins in 2:00.2
63rd British Open
63rd British Open Men's Golf Championship, Royal St George's GC: Walter Hagen wins 3rd of his 4 Open Championship titles, 2 strokes ahead of fellow American Gene Sarazen
- General Electric opens 1st TV-station in Schenectady, New York
Famous Birthdays
- Brother Andrew [Andrew van der Bijl], Dutch Christian missionary (Open Doors), born in Alkmaar, Netherlands (d. 2022)
- Yaacov Agam, Israeli sculptor, born in Rishon LeZion, Mandate Palestine
1928 Highlights
About May 11, 1928
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 95 years, 10 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus