Historical Events
Kentucky Derby
134th Kentucky Derby: Kent Desormeaux aboard Big Brown wins by nearly 5 lengths; runner-up Eight Belles euthanised after fracturing both front ankles; first fatality in Derby history
Famous Deaths
- Leopoldo Calvo Sotelo, Spanish former Primer Minister (b. 1926)
- Michael Kaye, British arts director (LSO, South Bank), dies at 83
- Uroš Krek, Slovenian composer, dies at 85
Died in 2008 2008 Highlights
About May 3, 2008
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 15 years, 11 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Lollipop - Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major
#1 Song: 4 Minutes - Madonna Ft. Justin Timberlake
