Historical Events
- 90th Kentucky Derby: Bill Hartack aboard Northern Dancer wins in 2:00
- Beatles' "Beatles' 2nd Album" goes #1 & stays #1 for 5 weeks
- First ascent of Shishapangma the fourteenth highest mountain in the world and lowest of the Eight-thousanders
- Mad Dog Vachon beats Verne Gagne in Omaha, to become NWA champ
Famous Deaths
Nancy Astor (1879-1964)
American born British politician, 1st female MP in UK House of Commons, dies at 84
About May 2, 1964
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 10 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Can't Buy Me Love - The Beatles
#1 Song: Don't Throw Your Love Away - Searchers
