Historical Events
Going My Way
"Going My Way", directed by Leo McCarey and starring Bing Crosby premieres in New York (Academy Award for Best Picture, 1945)
- Meat rationing ends in US
Famous Birthdays
- Ian Peter Leslie Smith, British journalist, born in Bristol, England (d. 1997)
- Pete Staples, British rock bassist (Troggs - "Wild Thing"; "Love Is All Around"), born in Andover, Hampshire, England
About May 3, 1944
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 11 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus
