Historical Events
- 20 people are killed and 36 are injured after a gas tanker explodes in Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico
- 4 people are killed after the Mayon Volcano erupts in the Philippines
- 55 people are killed by a Boko Haram attack in Nigeria
- 8 people are killed and a dozen are injured after bear attacks in Orissa, India
- Delaware becomes the 11th US State to legalize same-sex marriage
- Jolly Nero, an Italian cargo ship, crashes into the port of Genoa, killing seven people
- The Dow Jones Industrial average and S&P 500 set record highs
Famous Deaths
- George Sauer, Jr., American football wide receiver (AFL All Star 1996-99; Super Bowl 1969; New York Jets), dies from heart failure at 69
- Ray Harryhausen, American movie special effect artist (Clash of Titans), dies at 92
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About May 7, 2013
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 10 years, 11 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus
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#1 Song: Get Lucky - Daft Punk Ft. Pharrell Williams
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