Historical Events
Kentucky Derby
110th Kentucky Derby: Laffit Pincay Jr aboard Swale wins in 2:02.4
- 29th Eurovision Song Contest: Herreys for Sweden wins singing "Diggi-Loo Diggi-Ley" in Luxembourg
- NHL Prince of Wales Conference Final: New York Islanders beat Montreal Canadians, 4 games to 2
Famous Birthdays
- Eve Torres, American actress and professional wrestler (3 times WWE Divas Champion), born in Boston, Massachusetts
- Wade MacNeil, Canadian guitarist (Alexisonfire), born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Famous Weddings
Chrissie Hynde
American rock singer-songwriter Chrissie Hynde (32) weds Scottish 'Simple Minds' singer Jim Kerr (25), in a horse-drawn carriage in New York City; divorce in 1990
Died in 1984 1984 Highlights
About May 5, 1984
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 11 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) - Phil Collins
#1 Song: The Reflex - Duran Duran
