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What Happened on May 14, 1883

Famous Birthdays

  • Jan Olieslagers, Belgian aviation and motorcycle pioneer (WWI flying ace, Antwerp Devil), born in Antwerp, Belgium (d. 1942)
  • Julian Eltinge [Dalton], American vaudeville, Broadway, and silent film female impersonator star (The Crinoline Girl), born in Newtownville, Massachusetts (d. 1941)

About May 14, 1883

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 141 years, 1 month and 29 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus