Historical Events
- 1st broadcast of "CBS Evening News" - longest running network news show in the US
Michener and Williams Win Pulitzers
Pulitzer prize awarded to James Michener for his novel "Tales of the South Pacific" and Tennessee Williams for his play "A Streetcar Named Desire"
Famous Birthdays
- Chris Mulkey, American actor (Cloverfield), born in Viroqua, Wisconsin
- Peter Oosterhuis, British golfer (British Open 1974, 82 runner-up; Ryder Cup x 6), born in London, England
About May 3, 1948
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 11 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
