Historical Events
- "Sun Day" - solar energy events are held in US
- First unsolicited bulk commercial e-mail ("spam") is sent by a Digital Equipment Corporation marketing representative to every ARPANET address on the US west coast
- Last cricket test match appearance for Bobby Simpson, at Kingston
- WI all set to lose cricket test v Aust at Kingston till riots end game
Famous Birthdays
- Lawrence Tynes, Scottish-American football player, born in Greenock, Scotland
- Paul Banks, English-American vocalist (Interpol), born in Clacton-on-Sea, England
Famous Deaths
- Wim van Doorne, Dutch auto manufacturer (DAF Trucks), dies at 71
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About May 3, 1978
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 11 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Night Fever - Bee Gees
