Historical Events
- 143rd Kentucky Derby: Puerto Rican jockey John Velasquez wins his second Derby aboard 5-1 shot Always Dreaming
- 84 abducted schoolgirls released in exchange for Boko Haram suspects in Nigeria
- Bus crash in Arusha region, Tanzania kills 35
- France bans too thin fashion models and makes labeling of digitally enhanced photos mandatory
Famous Weddings
- Country music singer Josh Gracin (36) weds partner Katie Weir in Nashville, Tennessee
- Olympic diver Tom Daley (23) weds Oscar-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black at Bovey Castle in Devon, England
Famous Deaths
- Steven Holcomb, American Bobsledder (Olympic gold, 2010), dies in his sleep, with mix of alcohol and prescription medication found in his blood, at 37
Died in 2017 2017 Highlights
About May 6, 2017
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 7 years and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Humble. - Kendrick Lamar
#1 Song: I'm The One - Dj Khaled Ft. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne
