May 1st
- 1942 – The Letter from Yesterday first aired on the radio.
- 1956 – Neil Leckman was born.
- 1961 – The Curse of the Werewolf went to theaters (UK).
- 1964 – The Encounter first aired on television.
- 1972 – Julie Benz was born.
- 1975 – The Sucking Pit by Guy N. Smith was published.
- 1981 – Friday the 13th Part II goes to theaters.
- 2008 – Long Distance Call first aired on television.
- 2013 – The Great Escapist first aired on television.