Historical Events
- 98th Kentucky Derby: Ron Turcotte aboard Riva Ridge wins in 2:01.8
- Deniz Gezmiş, Yusuf Aslan and Hüseyin İnan are executed in Ankara for attempting to overthrow the Constitutional order
Famous Birthdays
Martin Brodeur (51 years old)
Canadian NHL goalie (NJ Devils, Team Canada), born in Montreal, Quebec
Famous Deaths
- Deniz Gezmiş, Turkish Left-wing Political Activist (b. 1947)
- Donald Pritzker, American entrepreneur (co-founder and president of Hyatt hotels), dies of a heart attack while playing tennis at Honolulu, Hawaii Hyatt at 39
Died in 1972 1972 Highlights
About May 6, 1972
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 11 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - Roberta Flack
#1 Song: Amazing Grace - The Pipes & Drums & Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards
