Historical Events
- 60th Preakness: Willie Saunders aboard Omaha wins in 1:58.4
Famous Birthdays
- Christopher "Kit" Lambert, British record producer and manager of The Who, born in Knightsbridge, London (d. 1981)
- Doug McClure, American actor (Checkmate, Virginian, Roots), born in Glendale, California (d. 1995)
- Francisco Umbral, Spanish novelist (d. 2007)
Famous Deaths
- Edward Herbert Thompson, American archaeologist (Mayan civilization), dies at 78
1935 Highlights
About May 11, 1935
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 88 years, 10 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Taurus