Historical Events
- 136th Kentucky Derby: Calvin Borel wins aboard Super Saver, his third Derby success in 4 years
Performing Arts Award
Canadian singer Bryan Adams is given the Governor General's Performing Arts Award for his 30 years of contributions to the arts
- Car bomb fails to go off in Times Square, New York City
Famous Weddings
- Actor-producer Seth Green (36) weds actress Clare Grant (30) at George Lucas's Skywalker Ranch in Nacasio, California
Famous Deaths
- Antonio Mastrogiovanni, Uruguayan composer, dies at 73
- Danny Aiello III, American film and television stunt performer, stunt coordinator, and actor, dies of pancreatic cancer at 53
- Helen Wagner, American actress (Mister Peepers; As The World Turns), dies of natural causes at 91
- Rob McConnell, Canadian jazz composer, arranger and valve trombonist (The Boss Brass), dies of liver cancer at 75
About May 1, 2010
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 13 years, 4 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus
Holidays: Labour Day (India)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Nothin' On You - B.o.B Featuring Bruno Mars
#1 Song: Once - Diana Vickers
