Historical Events
- Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 reach 3.65 million, US cases pass 70,000 while the UK becomes the most affected in Europe with 29,427 known deaths
- São Luis, in Maranhão state becomes the first Brazilian city to enter lockdown because of COVID-19 as its health services struggle to cope
Famous Deaths
- Hillard "Sweet Pea" Atkinson, American R&B singer (Was (Not Was)), dies of a heart attack at 74 [1]
- Millie Small, Jamaican ska singer, and songwriter ("My Boy Lollipop"), dies of a stroke at 72
Died in 2020 2020 Highlights
About May 5, 2020
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 4 years and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Scotts - THE SCOTTS, Travis Scott & Kid Cudi
#1 Song: Times Like These - BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge Allstars
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