Historical Events
Kentucky Derby
111th Kentucky Derby: Puerto Rican jockey Ángel Cordero Jr wins aboard Spend A Buck for his third Derby triumph
- 30th Eurovision Song Contest: Bobbysocks! for Norway wins singing "La det swinge" in Gothenburg
Famous Birthdays
- Anthony Fedorov, Ukranian-American singer (7th Heaven), born in Yalta, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union
- Ravi Bopara, English cricket batsman (13 Tests, 3 x 100, HS 143; 120 ODIs; Essex CCC, Sussex CCC, born in London, England
Famous Deaths
- Clarence Wiseman, the 10th General of The Salvation Army (b. 1907)
1985 Highlights
About May 4, 1985
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 10 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
- #1 Song: We Are The World - USA For Africa
- #1 Song: Move Closer - Phyllis Nelson