Historical Events
- Last British concert by Beatles (Empire Pool in Wembley)
- Radio RSA, South Africa begins shortwave transmitting
- US troops shooting targets in Cambodia
Famous Birthdays
- Armando Reynoso, Mexican Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher (Atlanta Braves, Colorado Rockies, New York Mets, Arizona Diamondbacks), born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico
- Charlie Schlatter, American actor (18 Again, Heartbreak Hotel), born in New York City
- Johnny Colt [Charles Brandt], American rock bassist (Black Crowes), born in Cherry Point, North Carolina
- Olaf Thon, German soccer midfielder (52 caps; Bayern Munich, Schalke 04), born in Gelsenkirchen, Germany
About May 1, 1966
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 11 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Monday, Monday - The Mamas & The Papas
#1 Song: Pretty Flamingo - Manfred Mann
