Historical Events
- 83rd Kentucky Derby: Bill Hartack aboard Iron Liege wins in 2:02.2
- Alan Freed hosts "Rock n' Roll Show" 1st prime-time network rock show, cancelled after 4 episodes
Anne Frank Foundation
Anne Frank Foundation forms in Amsterdam
Famous Birthdays
- Peter Sleep, Australian cricket all-rounder (14 Tests, 31 wickets, BB 5/72, 3 x 50; South Australia), born in Penola, Australia
- Soozie Tyrell, American session and touring violinist and vocalist (E-Street Band; Seeger Sessions Band; Buster Poindexter; Southside Johnny), born in Pisa, Italy
About May 4, 1957
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 11 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Cumberland Gap - Lonnie Donegan
