Historical Events
- Toxic leak at Indian chemical factory near Visakhapatnam kills at least 13 and injures many when it tried to reopen after lockdown
- UK economy heading for its worst crash in 300 years (-14%), since 1706, according to Bank of England forecast
- US Father and son arrested for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery in Brunswick, Georgia, after video of the killing surfaces
- US unemployment claims hit 33.3 million or 20% of the workforce, vs two months ago unemployment 3.5%, a 50-year low
Famous Deaths
- Brian Bolus, English cricket batsman (7 Tests @ 41.33; Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire), dies at 86
- John Macurdy, American operatic bass (Met Opera), dies at 91
- Mike Storen, American sports executive (Indiana Pacers, Atlanta Hawks; ABA Commissioner 1973-76), dies from cancer at 84
Died in 2020 2020 Highlights
About May 7, 2020
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 3 years, 11 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
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#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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