Historical Events
Kentucky Derby
112th Kentucky Derby: Bill Shoemaker aboard Ferdinand wins in 2:02.8
- 31st Eurovision Song Contest: Sandra Kim for Belgium wins singing "J'aime la vie" in Bergen
- Air Lanka crashes, killing 22
- Cubs 3rd baseman Ron Cey hits his 300th & 301st HR
- NASA launches Goes-G, it fails to achieve orbit
Sports History
New York Yankees Don Mattingly is 6th to hit 3 sacrifice flies in a game
Famous Birthdays
- Pom Klementiff, French actress (Oldboy; Marvel Universe films), born in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
- Poppy Delevingne, British model and actress (Kingsman: The Golden Circle), born in London, England
Famous Weddings
- American Mousketeer-actress-singer Annette Funicello (43) weds American harness racing horse breeder and trainer Glen Holt (55), until her death in 2013
Famous Deaths
- Robert Alda, American actor (Supertrain, By Popular Demand), dies at 72
Died in 1986 1986 Highlights
About May 3, 1986
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 11 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Addicted To Love - Robert Palmer
#1 Song: A Different Corner - George Michael
