Historical Events
- 105th Kentucky Derby: Ron Franklin on Spectacular Bid wins in 2:02.4
- Masterpiece Radio Theater begins broadcasting
- Voyager 1 fly-bys Jupiter
Famous Birthdays
- Bodek Janke, Polish jazz drummers, percussionist, and tabla player, born in Warsaw Poland
- Vincent Kartheiser, American actor (Mad Men), born in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Famous Deaths
- Shirley O'Hara, actress (Wild Party), dies at 68
About May 5, 1979
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 44 years and 1 month
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
