May 3rd in History
What happened on this day - May 3rd in history? Learn fun facts, celebrity birthdays and notable news for May 3rd!
Fun Facts About May 3rd
Did You Know...
* May 3rd is the 123st day of the year (only 242 days left!)
* May 3rd is World Press Freedom Day - a day to celebrate freedom of the press as a fundamental human right and responsibility
* May 3rd is Constitution Day in Japan and Poland
* May 3rd is World Press Freedom Day - a day to celebrate freedom of the press as a fundamental human right and responsibility
* May 3rd is Constitution Day in Japan and Poland
It Happened on May 3rd...
- 1494 - Christopher Columbus sights land later to be known as Jamaica.
- 1802 - The incorporation of the city of Washington DC
- 1921 - West Virginia imposes the first state sales tax
- 1947 - New post-war Japanese constitution goes into effect
- 1956 - The first World Judo Championships are held
- 1973 - The Sears Tower in Chicago (with its top) becomes the world's tallest building
- 1999 - The Dow Jones Industrial Average closes above 11,000 for the first time
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