Historical Events
Kentucky Derby
100th Kentucky Derby: Puerto Rican jockey Ángel Cordero Jr. wins aboard Cannonade for first of 3 Derby victories
Famous Deaths
- Geraldo [Gerald Walcan Bright], British "sweet music" dance band lbandeader (Gaucho Tango Orchestra), dies of a heart attack at 69
- Israel Citkowitz, Polish-American composer (The Lambs), and pedagogue, dies at 65
- John Wengraf, Austrian actor (12 to the Moon, Pride & Passion), dies at 77
Died in 1974 1974 Highlights
About May 4, 1974
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 11 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Loco-Motion - Grand Funk
#1 Song: Waterloo - Abba
