Historical Events
- 122nd Kentucky Derby: Jerry Bailey wins aboard Grindstone, his second Derby victory (1993 Sea Hero)
- Greg Pavlik one-hits Tigers making the Rangers 1st AL team to pitch back-to-back one-hitters since the Washington Senators in 1917
Famous Weddings
- "CSI Miami" actor David Caruso (40) weds flight attendant Margaret Buckley (33)
Forest Whitaker
Actor-producer Forest Whitaker (35) weds actress-model Keisha Nash (23) in Montego Bay, Jamaica
Famous Deaths
- Jean Crepin, French general and head of Nord Aviation (oversaw development of Exocet missiles) dies at 87
- Rowley Israel Arenstein, South African attorney, communist and activist (under house arrest for 18 years), dies at 77
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About May 4, 1996
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 11 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Always Be My Baby - Mariah Carey
#1 Song: Fastlove - George Michael
