Historical Events
- Courtney, Courtney, and Link's musical "Earl of Ruston" opens at Billy Rose Theater, NYC, runs for 5 performances
- Race riot in Brownsville section of Brooklyn (NYC)
Famous Birthdays
- David Reilly, American electro-rock singer-songwriter and keyboardist (God Lives Underwater), born in Washington, D.C. (d. 2005)
- Harold Miner, American basketball guard (NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion 1993, 95; Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers), born in Inglewood, California
- Ken Brown, American NFL linebacker (Denver Broncos), born in Wiesbaden, Germany
Famous Deaths
- Alice Tissot, French actress (Italian Straw Hat), dies of cancer at 81
- Harry Moorman, Dutch vice-admiral (KVP), dies at 71
- Petro Scaglione, Italian procureur-general, killed by Mafia
- Violet Jessop, Titanic survivor (b. 1887)
Died in 1971 1971 Highlights
About May 5, 1971
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 11 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Joy To The World - Three Dog Night
#1 Song: Double Barrel - Dave & Ansil Collins
