Historical Events
- Global tourism accounts for 8% of the world's carbon emissions according to a University of Sydney study
Event of Interest
Iran-Contra figure Oliver North announced as the new President of the US National Rifle Association
Met Gala: Heavenly Bodies
Met Gala, "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination" is hosted by Anna Wintour, Amal Clooney, Donatella Versace and Rihanna wearing a Pope-inspired outfit
- More mudslides in Rwanda kill 18 people bringing the year's death toll to 200
Putin's Fourth Term
Vladimir Putin is sworn in as Russian President for another 6 years
- World Snooker Championship, Crucible Theatre, Sheffield: Welshman Mark Williams beats John Higgins of Scotland, 18-16; as promised, does his press conference in the nude
Famous Deaths
- Isyaku Rabiu, Nigerian businessman and Islamic scholar, dies at 92
- Jeremy D. Safran, Canadian-born American clinical psychologist, is killed during a burglary
- Maurane [Claudine Luypaerts], Belgian Francophone jazz and chanson singer, dies at 57
- Mikhail German, Russian writer, dies at 85
- Miki Muster, Slovenian artist, dies at 92
- Roman Toi, Estonian-Canadian composer, choral conductor and organist, dies at 101
- Tore Torell, Norwegian magician, dies of cancer at 76
Died in 2018 2018 Highlights
About May 7, 2018
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 6 years and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Taurus
Holidays: May Day (Ireland, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Nice For What - Drake
#1 Song: One Kiss - Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa
