May 11th
- 1869 – Thomas M. Doherty born.
- 1871 – Art Herman born.
- 1882 – Orie Solomon Ware born.
- 1887 – Montrose won the 13th Kentucky Derby.
- 1902 – Dick Curtis born.
- 1906 – Edward D. Brown died, aged ~55.
- 1912 – Foster Brooks born.
- 1935 – Dick Leitsch born.
- 1993 – Chancellor Miller born.
- 2008 – Dottie Rambo died, aged 74.
