What Happened on May 3, 1975

Historical Events

  • 101st Kentucky Derby: Jacinto Vasquez on Foolish Pleasure wins 2:02
  • Christa Vahlensieck runs female world record marathon (2:40:15.8)

Famous Birthdays

  • Christina Hendricks, American actress (Mad Men), born in Knoxville, Tennessee
  • Dulé Hill, American actor (The West Wing), born in Orange, New Jersey
  • Eva Santolaria, Spanish actress (7 Vidas), born in Barcelona, Spain
  • Maksim Mrvica, Croatian pianist, born in Šibenik, Croatia
Born in 1975

Famous Deaths

  • Samuel Gonard, Swiss lawyer and chairman (International Red Cross), dies at 78
1975 Highlights

About May 3, 1975

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 10 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: He Don't Love You (Like I Love You) - Tony Orlando & Dawn
  • UK #1 Song: Oh Boy - Mud