Historical Events
- DR Congo announces the end of the latest Ebola outbreak after three months with a death toll of six
- Former U.S. Senator and astronaut Bill Nelson, becomes Administrator of NASA
- German police announce operation and arrests into 'Boystown' world's largest child abuse image website with 400,000 members worldwide [1]
- Subway overpass carrying a train collapses in Mexico City killing at least 24 people
- US Environmental Protection Agency takes first significant step against climate change by announcing new limits on hydrofluorocarbons (-85% over 15 years) [1]
- World Snooker Championship, Crucible Theatre, Sheffield: Englishman Mark Selby wins his 4th world title with an 18-15 win over countryman Shaun Murphy
Famous Divorces
Melinda & Bill Gates
Bill Gates and his wife Melinda Gates announce their divorce after 27 years
Famous Deaths
- Lloyd Price, American R&B singer ("Lawdy Miss Clawdy"; "Stagger Lee"; "Personality"), dies at 88
- Rafael Albrecht, Argentine soccer defender (39 caps; San Lorenzo, Club León), dies from COVID-19 at 79
Died in 2021 2021 Highlights
About May 3, 2021
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 3 years and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus
Holidays: May Day (Ireland, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Save Your Tears - The Weeknd & Ariana Grande
- #1 Song: Montero (Call Me By Your Name) - Lil Nas X