Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Brent Musburger, Stevie Nicks, Pam Grier, Hank Williams Jr., Jeremy Corbyn, Bobcat Goldthwait, Lenny Kravitz, Helena Bonham Carter, Joseph Fiennes, Lauryn Hill, Elisabeth Harnois.
In 1994, Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley were married in the Dominican Republic. (The marriage ended in 1996.)
In 1987, Boston’s Larry Bird steals an inbounds pass and feeds over his shoulder to a Dennis Johnson for the winning basket as the Celtics win 108-107 over Detroit in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. See more sports moments from this date:
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Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Sir Ian McKellen, Leslie Uggams, Jacki Weaver, Connie Sellecca, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Mike Myers, Anne Heche, Jamie Kennedy, Octavia Spencer, Daz Dillinger and Molly Sims.
In 1968, the Gateway Arch in St. Louis was dedicated by Vice President Hubert Humphrey and Interior Secretary Stewart Udall.
In 1965, Muhammad Ali knocks out Sonny Liston a minute into the first round in the controversial rematch for Ali’s heavyweight title. See more sports moments from this date.
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Tommy Chong, Bob Dylan, Patti LaBelle, Jim Broadbent, Alfred Molina, Rosanne Cash, Kristin Scott Thomas, John C. Reilly, Dana Ashbrook, Eric Close, Rich Robinson and Bartolo Colon.
In 2022, an 18-year-old gunman opened fire at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, killing 19 children and two teachers.
In 1992, Al Unser Jr. wins the closest finish at the Indianapolis 500, beating Scott Goodyear by 43-thousandths of a second. See more sports moments from this date.
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Buck Showalter, John Newcombe, Drew Carey, Shelly West, Mitch Albom, Linden Ashby, Melissa McBride, Maxwell, LaMonica Garrett, Lane Garrison and Ryan Coogler.
In 1975, comedian Jackie “Moms” Mabley, 81, died in White Plains, New York.
In 1976, Boston center Dave Cowens dominates the opener of the NBA Finals against Phoenix with a 25-point, 21-rebound performance. See more sports moments from this date:
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Tommy Chong, Bob Dylan, Patti LaBelle, Jim Broadbent, Alfred Molina, Rosanne Cash, Kristin Scott Thomas, John C. Reilly, Dana Ashbrook, Eric Close, Rich Robinson and Bartolo Colon.
In 2022, an 18-year-old gunman opened fire at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, killing 19 children and two teachers.
In 1992, Al Unser Jr. wins the closest finish at the Indianapolis 500, beating Scott Goodyear by 43-thousandths of a second. See more sports moments from this date.
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Buck Showalter, John Newcombe, Drew Carey, Shelly West, Mitch Albom, Linden Ashby, Melissa McBride, Maxwell, LaMonica Garrett, Lane Garrison and Ryan Coogler.
In 1975, comedian Jackie “Moms” Mabley, 81, died in White Plains, New York.
In 1976, Boston center Dave Cowens dominates the opener of the NBA Finals against Phoenix with a 25-point, 21-rebound performance. See more sports moments from this date:
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Richard Benjamin, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, Dana Williams, Mark Christopher Lawrence, Johnny Gill, Michael Kelly, Naomi Campbell, Sean Gunn, Maggie Q, Apolo Anton Ohno and Novak Djokovic.
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Richard Benjamin, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, Dana Williams, Mark Christopher Lawrence, Johnny Gill, Michael Kelly, Naomi Campbell, Sean Gunn, Maggie Q, Apolo Anton Ohno and Novak Djokovic.
In 1992, after a reign lasting nearly 30 years, Johnny Carson hosted NBC’s “Tonight Show” for the final time. (Jay Leno took over as host three days later.)
In 2003, Annika Sorenstam becomes the first woman to play in a PGA Tour event in 58 years. See more sports moments from this date:
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Pete Townshend, David Helfgott, Archie Manning, Phil Rudd, Dario Franchitti, Shooter Jennings and Michael Che.
In 1962, film star Marilyn Monroe sang “Happy Birthday to You” to President John F. Kennedy during a Democratic fundraiser at New York’s Madison Square Garden.
In 1973, Secretariat, ridden by Ron Turcotte, rallies from last with a powerful move on the clubhouse turn to win the Preakness Stakes by 2½ lengths over Sham. See more sports moments from this date:
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Joe Bonsall, Reggie Jackson, Brooks Robinson, Joe Bonsall, Mark Mothersbaugh, George Strait, Page Hamilton, Tina Fey, David Nail and Matt Long.
On May 18, 1980, the Mount St. Helens volcano in Washington state exploded, leaving 57 people dead or missing.
In 2008, Boston’s Paul Pierce and Cleveland’s LeBron James combine for 86 points in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. James outscores Pierce 45-41 in the shootout, but Boston advances with a 97-92 win. See more sports moments from this date:
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Jim Nantz, Simon Fuller, Craig Ferguson, Page McConnell, David Eigenberg, Trent Reznor, Hill Harper, Jordan Knight, Josh Homme, Ginger Gonzaga and Tahj Mowry.
In 1954, a unanimous U.S. Supreme Court handed down its Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka decision which held that racially segregated public schools were inherently unequal, and therefore unconstitutional.
In 1970, Hank Aaron gets an infield single off Cincinnati’s Wayne Simpson for his 3,000th hit. See more sports moments from this date in history:
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