Historical Events
- Panama 747SP lands after record flight around world (46:26)
Event of Interest
Pulitzer prize awarded to Saul Bellow (Humboldt's Gift)
Famous Birthdays
- Jeff Halpern, American ice hockey player, born in Potomac, Maryland
Famous Deaths
- David Bruce [Marden Andrew McBroom], American actor (The Mad Ghoul, Flying Tigers), dies from a heart attack at 60
- Ernie Nevers, American College, Pro Football Hall of Fame fullback, coach (Stanford, Chicago Cardinals), dies of heart & kidney ailments at 72
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights
About May 3, 1976
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 11 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Welcome Back - John Sebastian
#1 Song: Fernando - Abba
Assassination
Drug Overdose
Gunshot Wound
Murder
Plane Crash
Suicide