Historical Events
- 131st Kentucky Derby: Mike Smith aboard 50-1 longshot Giacomo wins ahead of another outsider Closing Argument; exacta payout $9,814.80
Famous Weddings
- "Growing Pains" star Alan Thicke (58) weds model Tanya Callau (28) at The One and Only Palmilla Resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
- Country music singer Billy Dean (43) weds Stephanie Paisley at Cheekwood Botanical Gardens in Nashville, Tennessee
- Lawyer Bobby Shriver (51) weds artist Malissa Feruzzi (41) in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- Otilino Tenorio, Ecuadorian soccer forward (13 caps; Emelec), dies in a car accident at 25
- Peter W. Rodino, American politician, U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey (1949-89), dies at 95
- Tristan Egolf, American writer (Lord of The Barnyard; Skirt and the Fiddle), takes his own life at 33
Died in 2005 2005 Highlights
About May 7, 2005
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 18 years, 11 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hollaback Girl - Gwen Stefani
#1 Song: (Is This The Way To) Amarillo? - Tony Christie Ft. Peter Kay
