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?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for May 3 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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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.
disaster
Birthdays on May 3(5)
Deaths on May 3(5)
2017🕊️ Death
Daliah Lavi
Daliah Lavi was an Israeli actress, singer, and model. She was born in 1942.
artsentertainmentmusic
2020🕊️ Death
Victoria Barbă
Victoria Barbă was a Moldovan animated film director. She was born in 1926.
artsentertainment
2020🕊️ Death
Dave Greenfield
Dave Greenfield was an English rock keyboardist. He was born in 1949.
music
2021🕊️ Death
Lloyd Price
Lloyd Price was an American R&B vocalist. He was born in 1933.
music
2024🕊️ Death
Dick Rutan
Dick Rutan was an American military aviator and officer. He was born in 1938.
May 3 in History
May 3 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on May 3
Examples currently recorded for May 3 include Erich Honecker Becomes First Secretary (1971), Kargil War Begins (1999), Fastest Winds Recorded (1999). View all events →
Birthdays on May 3
People recorded as born on May 3 include Desiigner, Tom Hartley, Ella Langley. View all birthdays →
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?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for May 3: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for May 3?
- One event currently recorded for May 3 is: Erich Honecker Becomes First Secretary.
- Who was born on May 3?
- People recorded as born on May 3 include Desiigner, Tom Hartley, Ella Langley.
- How many historical events are recorded for May 3?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for May 3.
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