Historical Events
- 75th Kentucky Derby: Steve Brooks aboard Ponder wins in 2:04.2
- Roem–Van Roijen Agreement negotiated in Jakarta between Indonesian Republican Mohammad Roem and Jan Herman van Roijen for Netherlands - paves the way for independence
Famous Birthdays
- Kathy Ahern, American golfer (Women's PGA C'ship 1972), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (d. 1996)
- Stuart Marshall, British film director (Desire), born in Manchester (d. 1993)
About May 7, 1949
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 11 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus
