Historical Events
- Henry Marrow is murdered in a violent racially-motivated crime in Oxford, North Carolina.
Famous Birthdays
- Dean Capobianco, Australian 200m/400m (Olympics 1992, 96)
- Glenn Hugill, British television presenter and producer
- Michael Joubert, Australian 400m/800m (Olympics 1996)
- Nicky Katt, American actor
Famous Weddings
Sammy Davis Jr.
American entertainer Sammy Davis, Jr. (44) weds American entertainer Altovise Gore (26) in a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania courthouse by the Rev. Jesse Jackson
Famous Deaths
- Johnny Hodges, American saxophonist, dies at 62
1970 Highlights
About May 11, 1970
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 6 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Taurus
