Historical Events
- 149th Kentucky Derby: Venezuelan jockey Javier Castellano and trainer Gustavo Delgado win their first Derby with 15-1 chance Mage
- Canadian province Alberta declares a state of emergency over unprecedented wildfires, more than 100, that have forced the evacuation of 25,000 people [1]
- Coronation of King Chares III and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey, London - first monarch crowned in the UK in 70 years [1]
Famous Deaths
- Menahem Pressler, Israeli-American classical pianist (Beaux Arts Trio, 1955-2008), and educator (Indian University, 1955-2023), dies at 99
- Newton N. Minow, American lawyer, statesman (FCC Chairman, 1961-63), and public broadcasting advocate, dies at 97 [1]
Vida Blue (1949-2023)
American baseball pitcher (6 x MLB All-Star; Cy Young Award & AL MVP 1971; World Series 1972, 73, 74 Oakland A's; SF Giants, KC Royals), dies at 73
Died in 2023 2023 Highlights
About May 6, 2023
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 1 year and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus
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