Historical Events
- ABC's All Talk network begins on radio (2 west coast stations)
- NY Times reports that military will get 25% of NASA's budget
Radio Premiere
President Reagan begins 5 minute weekly radio broadcasts
Famous Birthdays
- Danielle Deadwyler, American actress (Till), born in Atlanta, Georgia
- Igor Olshansky, Ukrainian-American football player, born in Dnipro, Ukraine
- Rebecca Hall, British stage and screen actress (Vicky Cristina Barcelona; Frost/Nixon; Christine), and filmmaker (Passing), born in London, England m.
About May 3, 1982
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 11 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Taurus
Holidays: May Day (Ireland, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Chariots Of Fire - Titles - Vangelis
- #1 Song: Ebony And Ivory - Paul Mccartney & Stevie Wonder