17 May 1875 May 17, 2015 Author: Staff Aristides wins the very first Kentucky Derby. Famous Words of Inspiration..."The destiny of man is not measured by material computation. When great forces are on the move in the world, we learn we are spirits--not animals." Winston Churchill — Click here for more from Winston Churchill Related posts: 24 August 1875 Categories: History Tags: 17 May, 1875