1971⚡ Event
Erich Honecker Becomes First Secretary
Erich Honecker assumed the position of First Secretary of the Socialist Unity Party of Germany, leading East Germany.
politics
What Happened on May 3?
Discover 15 historical moments on May 3 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on May 3(5)
1999⚡ Event
Kargil War Begins
The Kargil War commenced when Indian forces discovered Pakistani infiltration in Kargil, Jammu and Kashmir.
war
1999⚡ Event
Fastest Winds Recorded
The fastest winds on Earth were measured at 143.6 m/s (321 mph) in a tornado near Bridge Creek, Oklahoma.
sciencedisaster
2007⚡ Event
Disappearance of Madeleine McCann
Three-year-old Madeleine McCann disappeared from a holiday apartment in Portugal and has never been found.
2021⚡ Event
Mexico City Metro Collapse
An elevated section of the Mexico City Metro collapsed, resulting in 26 fatalities and 98 injuries.
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Famous Birthdays on May 3(5)
Notable Deaths on May 3(5)
2017🕊️ Death
Daliah Lavi
Daliah Lavi was an Israeli actress, singer, and model. She was born in 1942.
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2020🕊️ Death
Victoria Barbă
Victoria Barbă was a Moldovan animated film director. She was born in 1926.
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2020🕊️ Death
Dave Greenfield
Dave Greenfield was an English rock keyboardist. He was born in 1949.
music
May 3 in History
May 3 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1971 to the present day.
Major Events on May 3
Among the most notable events on May 3: Erich Honecker Becomes First Secretary (1971), Kargil War Begins (1999), Fastest Winds Recorded (1999). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on May 3
Notable figures born on May 3 include Desiigner, Tom Hartley, Ella Langley. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on May 3
Remembered figures who died on May 3 include Daliah Lavi, Victoria Barbă, Dave Greenfield. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on May 3?
- May 3 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on May 3?
- One of the most notable events on May 3 is: Erich Honecker Becomes First Secretary.
- Who was born on May 3?
- Famous figures born on May 3 include Desiigner, Tom Hartley, Ella Langley.
- How many historical events happened on May 3?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on May 3, spanning centuries of world history.
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