Historical Events
- 1979 NFL Draft: Tom Cousineau from Ohio State first pick by Buffalo Bills
- Martin Sherman's "Bent" premieres in London
Baseball Record
MLB Cleveland Indian Bobby Bonds hits his 300th HR (2nd to have 300 HRs & 300 stolen bases)
Famous Birthdays
- Genevieve Nnaji, Nigerian actress and director (Lionheart), born in Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria
- Monsta Mack [Steven Carrasquillo], American professional wrestler, born in Brooklyn, New York
Famous Deaths
- Erin O'Brien-Moore, actress (Nurse Choate-Peyton Place), dies at 76
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About May 3, 1979
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 11 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Reunited - Peaches & Herb
#1 Song: Bright Eyes - Art Garfunkel
