Historical Events
- 81st Preakness: Bill Hartack aboard Fabius wins in 1:58.4
- Pittsburgh Pirates Dale Long hits 9th-inning HR, 1st HR in 8 straight games
Famous Birthdays
- Althea Gwyn, WBL center (NY Stars)
- Martyn Ware, English rock keyboardist and songwriter (Human League, 1977-80: Heaven 17 - "Temptation"), and record producer, born in Sheffield, England
- Steven Ford, American actor (The Young and the Restless, 1982-2003; When Harry Met Sally...), and son of US President Gerald Ford and 1st Lady Betty Ford, born in East Grand Rapids, Michigan
About May 19, 1956
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 11 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: No Other Love - Ronnie Hilton
