Historical Events
- The All India Forward Bloc is formed by Subhash Chandra Bose
Famous Birthdays
- Aydın Yelken, Turkish soccer forward (9 caps; Karagümrük, Fenerbahçe, Altay, İzmirspor), born in İstanbul, Turkey (d. 2022)
- Jonathan Harvey, English composer (Bhakti, Music of Stockhausen), born in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham (d. 2012)
Famous Deaths
- [Karl Eduard] Wilhelm Groener, German general, dies at 71
1939 Highlights
About May 3, 1939
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 4 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus
