Historical Events
- Trans-Arabian Pipeline delivery from Saudi Arabia to the Mediterranean interrupted in Syria, driving oil tanker rates to all time highs
- World premiere of The Beatles' "Let it Be" documentary film directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg, in New York City
Famous Birthdays
Bobby Cannavale (53 years old)
American stage and screen Emmy Award-winning actor (Will & Grace - "Vince"; Boardwalk Empire), born in Union, New Jersey
- Ted Crowley, American hockey defenseman (Olympics 1994), born in Concord, Massachusetts
Famous Deaths
- Candelario Huízar, Mexican violist, horn player, and classical and canción composer ("Surco"), dies at 82
About May 3, 1970
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 4 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: American Woman/No Sugar Tonight - The Guess Who
#1 Song: Spirit In The Sky - Norman Greenbaum
