What Happened on May 3, 1971

Historical Events

  • "All Things Considered" premieres on 112 National Public Radio stations

Event of Interest

Erich Honecker succeeds Walter Ulbricht as East German communist party leader

  • National Public Radio begins programming
  • Nixon administration arrests 13,000 anti-war protesters in 3 days
  • Pulitzer prize awarded to John Toland (Rising Sun)

Famous Birthdays

  • Damon Dash, American entrepreneur and label executive (Roc-A-Fella Records), born in New York City
  • Josey Scott, American singer (Saliva), born in Memphis, Tennessee

About May 3, 1971

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 11 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Taurus

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Joy To The World - Three Dog Night
  • UK #1 Song: Double Barrel - Dave & Ansil Collins