Historical Events
Boxing Title Fight
Floyd Patterson scores 11th round KO of Englishman Brian London in Indianapolis; his 4th World Heavyweight Boxing title defence
- West Germany introduces 5 day work week
Famous Birthdays
- Eddie Johnson, American basketball guard/forward (NBA Sixth Man of the Year 1989; Phoenix Suns, Seattle SuperSonics), born in Chicago, Illinois
- Phil Smith, British rock saxophonist (Haircut One Hundred - "Love Plus One"), born in Redbridge, Essex, England
- Roger Chapman, English golfer (Senior PGA 2012, US Seniors Open 2012), born in Nakuru, Kenya
Famous Deaths
- Oscar Torp, Norwegian premier, dies
About May 1, 1959
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 1 month and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Come Softly To Me - The Fleetwoods
#1 Song: It Doesn't Matter Anymore - Buddy Holly
