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What Happened In May 1875 In History

Historical Events for May, 1875

  • 1st » Alexandra Palace reopens after being burned down in a fire in 1873.
  • 17th » Aristides (horse) called Aristides wins the first Kentucky Derby.
  • 20th » Signing of the Metre Convention by 17 nations leading to the establishment of the International System of Units.

Famous Birthdays on May in 1875

  • 1st » David Hall (athlete) named Dave Hall, American runner (d. 1972)
  • 7th » William Hoyt (athlete) e.g Bill Hoyt, American pole vaulter (d. 1951)
  • 11th » Harriet Quimby, American pilot and screenwriter (d. 1912)
  • 12th » Charles Holden, English architect, designed the Bristol Central Library (d. 1960)
  • 20th » Hendrik Offerhaus, Dutch rower (d. 1953)
  • 23rd » Alfred P. Sloan, American businessman (d. 1966)
  • 24th » Robert Garrett, American discus thrower and shot putter (d. 1961)
  • 27th » Frederick Cuming, English cricketer (d. 1942)
  • 30th » Giovanni Gentile, Italian philosopher (d. 1944)

Famous Deaths for May 1875

  • 17th » John C. Breckinridge, American lawyer and politician, 14th Vice President of the United States (b. 1821)

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