Historical Events
- Baltimore Oriole Jim Gentile hits 2 grand slams (9 RBIs) vs Minnesota Twins
- Jim Gentile is 4th to hit grand slams in consecutive innings
- US Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Chairman Newton N. Minow criticizes TV as a "vast wasteland" during a speech before the National Association of Broadcasters
Famous Birthdays
- Rene Capo, Cuban half-heavyweight judoka (Olympics 1996), born in Pinal del Rio Cuba
About May 9, 1961
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 62 years and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Runaway - Del Shannon
#1 Song: Blue Moon - Marcels
