Major Historical Events on May 3- Today in History

May 3 has been a witness to history’s unfolding drama. In this article, we highlight the Major Historical Events on May 3, illuminating how they influenced the course of history.

Columbus’s Encounter with Jamaica – 1494 AD

Upon his voyage, Christopher Columbus stumbled upon the island of Jamaica, christening it Santiago.

Birth of the Congress Kingdom of Poland – 1815 AD

The Congress of Vienna established the Congress Kingdom of Poland as part of the post-Napoleonic Wars political settlement.

Golda Meir’s Origins – 1898 AD

Golda Meir, the fourth prime minister of Israel, and one of its founding figures, hailed from Kiev, Ukraine, which was then under the dominion of the Russian Empire.

Bing Crosby: The Quintessential Entertainer – 1903 AD

Tacoma, Washington saw the birth of Bing Crosby, whose laid-back stage presence and mellifluous singing style propelled him to the pinnacle of entertainment success.

Margaret Mitchell’s Literary Triumph – 1937 AD

Margaret Mitchell’s novel, “Gone with the Wind,” earned her a Pulitzer Prize, and its subsequent cinematic adaptation garnered multiple Academy Awards.

The Kentucky Derby’s Television Debut – 1952 AD

For the first time, the renowned Kentucky Derby was broadcast nationwide in the United States, culminating in Hill Gail’s victory under jockey Eddie Arcaro.

Unveiling the Anne Frank House to the Public – 1960 AD

In Amsterdam, the heart of the Netherlands, the historic Anne Frank House throws open its doors to welcome the public.

The Dawn of Spam E-mail – 1978 AD

An ad transmitted over ARPANET marked what is believed to be the inception of spam e-mails, a phenomenon that would later inundate inboxes worldwide.

Margaret Thatcher’s Historic Election – 1979 AD

Margaret Thatcher’s ascension to British prime minister in 1979 marked a milestone in European politics, making her the first woman to hold the position and later, the longest-serving premier since 1827.

Land Mine Limitation Agreement – 1996 AD

Signatories of the 1980 Geneva Convention on Inhumane Weapons committed to reducing the use of land mines over the ensuing decade during its inaugural formal review.

Fort McMurray Wildfire Catastrophe – 2016 AD

A devastating wildfire prompted the evacuation of Fort McMurray, Alberta, and its environs, displacing over 80,000 individuals and causing significant economic losses.

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