Historical Events
- Archaeologists hail Anglo-Saxon tomb found 2003 in Prittlewell, England, as Britain’s equivalent of Tutankhamun’s tomb as full report of its contents published
- At least 65 migrants drown off the coast of Tunisia when their boat capsizes after leaving Libya according to the UN
- English clubs create football history by taking all 4 final spots in Europe's 2 major competitions; Chelsea & Arsenal qualify in Europa Cup after 'miracle' Champions League wins for Liverpool & Spurs
- French adventurer Jean-Jacques Savin (72) successfully crosses the Atlantic Ocean in a barrel arriving in Martinique
- New Australian $50 bank note misspells responsibility as "responsibilty" on 46 million notes
Catholic History
Pope Francis introduces new rules on reporting sexual abuse in the Catholic Church, criticized for not going far enough
Famous Deaths
- Freddie Starr, English comedian and singer (The Freddie Starr Showcase), dies at 76
Died in 2019 2019 Highlights
About May 9, 2019
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 4 years, 11 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Old Town Road - Lil Nas X Featuring Billy Ray Cyrus
#1 Song: Vossi Bop - Stormzy
