Historical Events
- "Happy End" opens at Martin Beck Theater, NYC; runs for 75 performances
Kentucky Derby
103rd Kentucky Derby: Jean Cruguet on Seattle Slew wins in 2:02.2
- 22nd Eurovision Song Contest: Marie Myriam for France wins singing "L'oiseau et l'enfant" in London
Famous Birthdays
- Elton Flatley, Australian rugby union fly-half (38 caps; 187 points; Queensland Reds 114 games, 609 points), born in Tamworth, NSW
- Marko Milic, NBA guard (Phoenix Suns)
Famous Deaths
- Irwin Fischer, American composer and organist (Chicago Symphony Orchestra), dies at 73
About May 7, 1977
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 4 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hotel California - Eagles
#1 Song: Free - Deniece Williams
