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What Happened on May 9, 1882

Historical Events

  • Telegraph Hill RR Co. (Cable Cars) in San Francisco organized

Famous Birthdays

  • George Barker, American portrait and landscape painter, born in Omaha, Nebraska (d. 1965)

Henry J. Kaiser (1882-1967)

American ship builder and industrialist (Liberty Ships, Jeep, Boulder/Hoover Dam; Kaiser Broadcasting), born in Sprout Brook, New York


About May 9, 1882

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 142 years, 2 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Taurus