Historical Events
73rd Preakness
73rd Preakness: Eddie Arcaro wins aboard Citation, 2nd leg of successful Triple Crown
- Australia scores 721 runs in one day v Essex, world record
- End of the British Mandate over Palestine after 28 years
- Troops from Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and Saudi Arabia attack Israel
Famous Birthdays
- Brian Eno, British rock and ambient musician (Robert Fripp; Roxy Music; Jon Hassell), and record producer (Roxy Music; David Bowie; Talking Heads; U2; Coldplay; Paul Simon), born in Woodbridge, Sussex, England
Famous Weddings
- American dancer and actress Cyd Charisse (26) weds American pop singer Tony Martin (34)
Famous Deaths
- Edward Flanagan, Irish-American Catholic priest and founder of Boys Town, dies of a heart attack at 61
1948 Highlights
About May 15, 1948
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 11 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
