Famous Birthdays
- Ted Bates, English soccer manager (Southampton 1955-73) and forward (Southampton 202 games), born in Thetford, England (d. 2003)
Famous Deaths
- Charlie Soong, Chinese Methodist missionary and key player in the Xinhai Revolution of 1911, dies at 55
1918 Highlights
About May 3, 1918
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 105 years, 10 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Taurus