Historical Events
- 123rd Kentucky Derby: Gary Stevens aboard Silver Charm wins in 2:02.3
- 42nd Eurovision Song Contest: Katrina and the Waves for United Kingdom wins singing "Love Shine a Light" in Dublin
Sports History
Garry Kasparov begins chess match with IBM supercomputer Deep Blue
Famous Weddings
- "Port Charles" soap opera actor Jon Lindstrom (39) weds "The Young and The Restless" actress Eileen Davidson (38) in Cambria, California
Dwayne Johnson
Actor The Rock [Dwayne Johnson] (25) weds producer Dany Garcia (28)
Famous Deaths
- Narciso Yepes, Spanish classical guitarist (b. 1927)
- Sébastien Enjolras, French racing driver, killed in a practice crash at 21
1997 Highlights
About May 3, 1997
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 25 years and 9 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hypnotize - The Notorious B.I.G.
#1 Song: Blood on the Dance Floor - Michael Jackson
Assassination
Drug Overdose
Gunshot Wound
Murder
Plane Crash
Suicide