What Happened on May 5, 1984

Historical Events

Kentucky Derby

110th Kentucky Derby: Laffit Pincay Jr.aboard Swale wins in 2:02.4

29th Eurovision Song Contest: Herreys for Sweden wins singing "Diggi-Loo Diggi-Ley" in Luxembourg
NHL Prince of Wales Conference Final: New York Islanders beat Montreal Canadians, 4 games to 2

1984 History

Famous Birthdays

Eve Torres, American actress and professional wrestler (3 times WWE Divas Champion), born in Boston, Massachusetts
Wade MacNeil, Canadian guitarist (Alexisonfire), born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Born in 1984

Famous Weddings

Chrissie Hynde

American rock singer-songwriter Chrissie Hynde (32) weds Scottish 'Simple Minds' singer Jim Kerr (25), in a horse-drawn carriage in New York City; divorce in 1990