Historical Events
Kentucky Derby
102nd Kentucky Derby: Puerto Rican jockey Ángel Cordero Jr wins aboard Bold Forbes, the second of 3 Derby successes
- Empress Lilly, replica of a paddle steamer, dedicated at Walt Disney World, Florida
Famous Birthdays
- Darius McCrary, actor (Edward Winslow-Family Matters)
Famous Deaths
- Alexandros Panagoulis, Greek poet who fought the military junta in Greece (b. 1939)
- Rex O'Malley, British actor (Camille, Zara, Midnight, Thief), dies at 75
- T.R.M. Howard, civil rights leader, entrepreneur, surgeon (b. 1908)
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights
About May 1, 1976
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 11 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus
Holidays: Labour Day (India)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Let Your Love Flow - Bellamy Brothers
#1 Song: Save Your Kisses For Me - Brotherhood Of Man
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