Historical Events
Kentucky Derby
99th Kentucky Derby: Ron Turcotte aboard Secretariat wins in 1:59.4 - fastest Kentucky Derby ever
There Goes Rhymin' Simon
Columbia Records releases "There Goes Rhymin' Simon", the third solo studio album by American singer-songwriter Paul Simon; it features songs "Loves Me Like a Rock", "Kodachrome", and "American Tune"
Famous Birthdays
- Johan Hedberg, Swedish ice hockey coach and goalie (Team Sweden, Olympics 1998), born in Nacka, Sweden
- Matt Dubuc, CFL running back (Toronto Argonauts), born in Montreal, Quebec
- Muhsin Muhammad, American football wide receiver (Carolina Panthers), born in Lansing, Michigan
- Tina Yothers, American actress (Jennifer-Family Ties), born in Whittier, California
About May 5, 1973
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 11 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree - Dawn Featuring Tony Orlando
#1 Song: Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree - Dawn Featuring Tony Orlando
