Historical Events
- 7th Preakness: L Hughes aboard Harold wins in 2:40.5
Famous Birthdays
- H. B. Reese, American businessman, candy maker, and inventor (Reese's Peanut Butter Cups), born near Muddy Creek Forks, York County, Pennsylvania (d. 1956)
Famous Deaths
William Lloyd Garrison (1805-1879)
American abolitionist, and publisher ("The Liberator"), dies at 73
Died in 1879 1879 Highlights
About May 24, 1879
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 145 years, 2 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Gemini
