Historical Events
- 122nd Kentucky Derby: Jerry Bailey wins aboard Grindstone, his second Derby victory (1993 Sea Hero)
- Greg Pavlik one-hits Tigers making the Rangers 1st AL team to pitch back-to-back one-hitters since the Washington Senators in 1917
Famous Weddings
- "CSI Miami" actor David Caruso (40) weds flight attendant Margaret Buckley (33)
Forest Whitaker
Actor-producer Forest Whitaker (35) weds actress-model Keisha Nash (23) in Montego Bay, Jamaica
Famous Deaths
- Jean Crepin, soldier/industrialist, dies at 87
- Stanley William Reed, cineaste, dies at 85
1996 Highlights
About May 4, 1996
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 1 month and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Always Be My Baby - Mariah Carey
#1 Song: Fastlove - George Michael