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)
On the other hand, August 16th is when the air tends to be at its most humid, with the average humidity rising above 83% three days in four. In August, London enjoys an average of six hours of sunshine each day â thatâs two hours less than the previous month. As August develops, the number of sunshine hours and daylight hours rapidly decreases. From the beginning to the end of the month, the length of the day decreases by one hour and 47 minutes.