Kentucky Trivia ● Kentucky Tweets
May 9, 1798, the Lexington census, as reported by the town trustees, consisted of; males above 12: 462, Females: 307, Whites under 12: 346, Negros: 360.
The Squire’ Sketches of Lexington by J. Winston Coleman, Jr.; pg: 24
On May 9, 1888, Tony “Icebox” Chamberlin became the first and only switch-pitcher to win a game in professional baseball using both hands. The Louisville Colonel’s beat Kansas City 18-6.
Baseball In Louisville by Anne Jewell
May 9, 1893, Cynthiana native Caleb Walton West began his first term as Utah Territory governor.
May 9, 1989, Ashland native Keith Whitley died.