Historical Events
- Federated States of Micronesia becomes self-governing
- John McMullen becomes CEO of Houston Astros
- Vivekananda (Sri Lanka) completes nonstop cycle ride of 187 hrs, 28 min, around Vihara Maha Devi Park, Colombo, Sri Lanka [From May 2]
Famous Birthdays
- Lee Hyori, South Korean R&B and K-pop singer, born in Cheongwon, South Korea
Famous Deaths
- John Cameron Andrieu Bingham Morton, satirist (Beachcomber), dies
- Louis Paul Boon, Belgian writer (Eros & the Lonely Man), dies at 67
About May 10, 1979
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 4 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Reunited - Peaches & Herb
#1 Song: Bright Eyes - Art Garfunkel
