Historical Events
- 5th German Panzer army surrenders in Tunisia
- Rotschild-Haddassh University Hospital opens
Famous Birthdays
- Bruce Milner, American pop-rock pianist and organ player (Every Mother's Son - "Come On Down to My Boat"), and dentist, born in New York
- Emile Ardolino, American Emmy and Academy Award-winning director (He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin'; Dirty Dancing; Sister Act), born in Queens, New York City (d. 1993)
- John Hugen Tobler, British rock music journalist and record company executive (ZigZag Magazine co-founder), born in England
- Maurice Foster, West Indian cricket batsman (14 Tests, 1 x 100, HS 125; Jamaica), born in St. Mary, Jamaica
About May 9, 1943
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 80 years and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Taurus
