Historical Events
- "Quadrophenia" premieres in London
- -May 10] Vivekananda (Sri Lanka) begins nonstop ride, cycling 187 hrs, 28 min, around Vihara Maha Devi Park, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Academy of Country Music Awards
14th Academy of Country Music Awards: Kenny Rogers and Barbara Mandrell win
Famous Birthdays
- Jason Chimera, Canadian ice hockey player, born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Roman Lyashenko, Russian ice hockey player, born in Murmansk, Russia (d. 2003)
Famous Deaths
- Giulio Natta, Italian chemist and Nobel laureate, dies at 76
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About May 2, 1979
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 11 months and 17 days
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
