Historical Events
- "The Long and Winding Road" becomes Beatles' last American single release
- 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, officiated by the Rev. Jesse Jackson:, his third marriage lasts until his death in 1990
Famous Deaths
- Johnny Hodges, American saxophonist, dies at 62
About May 11, 1970
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 53 years and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: American Woman/No Sugar Tonight - The Guess Who
#1 Song: Back Home - England World Cup Squad