Originally, the race was made up of 15. The first Kentucky Derby took place on May 17, 1875. The first Kentucky Derby winner was Aristides. The Kentucky Derby was first run at 1-1/2 miles (2.4 kilometres), the same distance as the Epsom Derby. The distance was changed in 1896 to its current 1-1/4 miles (2.0 kilometres). No Derby has ever been postponed because of rain or bad weather.
Smead ETS Color-Coded Month Label, August, Yellow, 250 labels per Pack (67458)
Until 8BC, the Romans called August âSextilisâ as it was the sixth month of their year. 3. The Anglo-Saxons called August by the name Weod-monath (weed month) as it is the month when weeds grow most rapidly. 4. âAugustâ is the only name of a month that features among the top 1,000 menâs names.