May 3rd Celebrated History
1923
Two U.S. Army Air Service pilots complete the first nonstop transcontinental flight. Lt. John A. Macready and Lt. Oakley G. Kelly departed from Roosevelt Field, Long Island in a T-2 transport on May 2nd and landed at Rockwell Field, San Diego on May 3rd. The flight took nearly 27 hours and 2,470 miles to complete.
1933
Nellie Tayloe Ross became the first woman to serve as the director of the United States Mint.
1952
CBS televises the Kentucky Derby for the first time. Hill Gail won the race ridden by Eddie Arcaro with a time of 2:01 3/5. An injury during the race meant that Hill Gail never ran as well again as he did that day.
1979
The first woman to lead the Conservative Party in Great Britain's Parliament, Margaret Thatcher was also the first woman elected to Prime Minister. She would serve three consecutive terms, eventually resigning before the end of her third term.
May 3rd Celebrated Birthdays
Jacob Riis - 1849
The Danish-American photojournalist documented the poverty of urban living conditions.
Golda Meir - 1898
In 1948, Golda Meir was one of 37 members of the Moetzet HaAm to sign Israel's Proclamation of Independence. She served in many positions in Israel's government before becoming its prime minister in 1969.
Bing Crosby - 1903
With charisma and talent, Bing Crosby set out to change entertainment forever. As one of radio and screen's most beloved crooners, Crosby sang his way into the hearts of his fans. His velvet voice earned him numerous roles in musical films and garnered many awards. Setting the stage for performing artists, Crosby became one of the most popular of the 20th century.
William Inge - 1913
William Inge earned a Pulitzer Prize for his play, Picnic. Depicting small-town Kansas and the fears of failure. Inge would write several Broadway plays which would make it to the big screen including Bus Stop, starring Marilyn Monroe.
Sugar Ray Robinson - 1921
The American professional boxer is widely considered one of the world's best boxers in history. With four Golden Gloves and 109 knockouts across 173 wins, Robinson gain international fame during his 25-year career.
James Brown - 1933
Universally known as the "Godfather of Soul," the dynamic American singer-songwriter began his early career with gospel and R&B groups. His flamboyant style, tenacity and talent led him to chart hits. In 1965, Brown won his first Grammy Award for "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag" for Best R&B Recording.
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