May 1883

Tuesday 01:

Buffalo Bill Cody put on his first Wild West Show.

Sunday 20:

The eruption of Krakatoa begins, leading ultimately to the volcano's destruction three months later.

Thursday 24:

The Brooklyn Bridge in New York is opened to traffic after 14 years of construction.

Sunday 27:

Alexander III is crowned Tsar of Russia.

Wednesday 30:

In New York City, a rumor that the Brooklyn Bridge is going to collapse causes a stampede which crushes twelve people.