Historical Events
- 115th Kentucky Derby: Pat Valenzuela on Sunday Silence wins in 2:05
- 34th Eurovision Song Contest: Riva for Yugoslavia wins singing "Rock Me" in Lausanne
Famous Birthdays
- Dominika Cibulková, Slovakian tennis player (WTA Finals champion 2016), born in Bratislava, Slovakia
Famous Deaths
- Earl Blaik, American College Football coach (NCAA C'ship 1944–46; AFCA Coach of the Year 1946; Army) and executive (AD Army 1948–59, dies at 92
1989 Highlights
About May 6, 1989
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 11 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Like A Prayer - Madonna
#1 Song: Eternal Flame - Bangles
