Famous Birthdays
- David Vitter, American politician, U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana (1999-2005), born in New Orleans, Louisiana
- Joe Murray, American cartoonist (Rocko's Modern Life), born in San Jose, California
- Steve McClaren, English football manager, born in Fulford, York, England
Famous Deaths
- Maurice Merleau-Ponty, French philosopher (work on existentialism and phenomenology), dies of a heart attack at 53
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About May 3, 1961
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 11 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Runaway - Del Shannon
#1 Song: Blue Moon - Marcels
