What Happened on May 2, 1970

Historical Events

  • 1st woman jockey at Kentucky Derby (Diane Crump)
  • 96th Kentucky Derby: Mike Manganello on Dust Commander wins 2:03.4
  • KOAI (now KNAZ) TV channel 2 in Flagstaff, AZ (NBC) 1st broadcast

About May 2, 1970

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 11 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Taurus

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: ABC - Jackson 5
  • UK #1 Song: Spirit In The Sky - Norman Greenbaum