Historical Events
- 116th Kentucky Derby: Craig Perret aboard Unbridled wins in 2:02
- 35th Eurovision Song Contest: Toto Cutugno for Italy wins singing "Insieme: 1992" in Zagreb
- ABC Masters Bowling Tournament won by Chris Warren
Famous Birthdays
- Tatiana Celia Kennedy Schlossberg, American daughter of Caroline, born in New York City
Famous Weddings
- "Crocodile Dundee" actors Paul Hogan (50) weds Linda Kozlowski (32) at their newly built $3 million mansion at Faraway Possum Creek in New South Wales, Australia
Died in 1990 1990 Highlights
About May 5, 1990
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 11 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Nothing Compares 2 U - Sinead O'Connor
#1 Song: Vogue - Madonna
