Historical Events
- 84th Kentucky Derby: Ismael Valenzuela aboard Tim Tam wins in 2:05
- WINS suspends Alan Freed for causing a riot in Boston, he quits
Famous Birthdays
- Kevin Kilner, American actor (Earth:Final Conflict), born in Baltimore, Maryland
- Sandi Toksvig, Danish-British comedian and radio presenter, born in Copenhagen, Denmark
Famous Deaths
- Frank Foster, cricketer (England all-rounder, 11 Tests 1911-12), dies