Historical Events
- 104th Kentucky Derby: Steve Cauthen wins aboard Affirmed - first and only Derby victory and 1st-leg of Triple Crown
- South Africa military goes into Angola
Famous Birthdays
- Alexander Fedorov, Russian bodybuilder
- John Abraham, American football player, born in Timmonsville, South Carolina
Famous Deaths
Ethelda Bleibtrey (1902-1978)
American swimmer (Olympic gold 100m, 300m, 4x100m freestyle relay 1920; first US female champion), dies at 76
- Ko van Dijk Jr, Dutch actor (Zaak M P), dies at 61
1978 Highlights
About May 6, 1978
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 10 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Night Fever - Bee Gees