Historical Events
Kentucky Derby
133rd Kentucky Derby: Calvin Borel aboard 9-2 favourite Street Sense wins on his home track in front of special guest, Queen Elizabeth II
- Kenya Airways Flight KQ 507 crashes in Cameroon.
Famous Weddings
Neve Campbell
"Scream" actress Neve Campbell (33) married British actor John Light (32) in Malibu, California; divorce in 2010
- Actress and singer Brittany Murphy (29) weds writer and director Simon Monjack (37) at their home in Los Angeles City
Famous Deaths
- Theodore Harold Maiman, American Inventor and engineer (created 1st working laser), dies at 79
2007 Highlights
About May 5, 2007
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 16 years, 11 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Girlfriend - Avril Lavigne
#1 Song: Beautiful Liar - Beyoncé & Shakira
