Today in History: May 3rd is the 123rd day of the year (124th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 242 days remaining until the end of the year.
There are several notable events that happened on May 3 throughout history, and that’s why it’s an important day in Indian and world history.
Notable events on 3 May in Indian and World History | Unsplash
If you’re wondering to know about what happened today in History? Then you’re in the right place. On this day, there are several notable events that have occurred throughout Indian and world history.
In this article, we have compiled a list of the important things that happened all around the world on May 3. Take a look:
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Today in History: Major Events Happened in Indian history on May 3
Notable events on 3 May in Indian and World History | Quint
India’s first feature film Raja Harishchandra by Dadasaheb Phalke was released today in 1913
Raja Harishchandra, the first-ever full-length feature film in India was released today in 1913. The movie by Dadasaheb Phalke was screened for the public at Coronation Cinema in Girgaon, Mumbai. The movie had its theatrical release on May 3, 1913. The movie was houseful for a week and extended for twelve more days post that.
Notable Day on 3 May in Indian and World History
World Press Freedom Day – May 3
World Press Freedom Day is celebrated annually on May 3rd to raise awareness about the importance of press freedom and to promote the fundamental principles of freedom of speech and the press.
What happened in World History on May 3
Notable events on 3 May in Indian and World History | Pinterest
Washington, D.C. was incorporated as a city
On this day May 3rd, in 1802, Washington DC is incorporated by Congress. Washington DC is actually its own country, and it is controlled solely by the Federal Government.
The first airplane lands at the geographic North Pole
On 3 May 1952, U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Joseph O. Fletcher and Lieutenant William Pershing Benedict, along with scientist Albert P. Crary, landed a modified Douglas C-47 Skytrain at the North Pole.
Japan’s post-World War II constitution goes into effect
It came into effect on May 3, 1947, immediately after World War II. The text of the article of the Japanese Government formally renounce war as a right of sovereignty and the refuses to settle disputes using military force.
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In addition to these historical events on May 3 events, there is also the birthday and death of several notable individuals that you must know about.
Famous People’s Birthday on May 3
1926 – K. R. Narayanan, the 10th President of India, was born in Perumthanam, Kerala
1951- Ashok Gehlot, an Indian politician
1959- Uma Bharti, an Indian politician
1952 – Aruna Irani, an Indian actress
Famous People’s Death Anniversary on May 3
1981 – Nargis, Indian actress, died
1969 – Zakir Hussain, the third President of India, died.
List of important days in May 2023
| May 2023 Important Dates | Important Days in May |
|---|---|
| 1 May | International Labour Day |
| 1 May | Maharashtra Day |
| 1 May | Gujarat Day |
| 1 May | World Laughter Day |
| 3 May | Press Freedom Day |
| 3 May | World Asthma Day |
| 4 May | Coal Miners Day |
| 4 May | International Firefighter’s Day |
| 6 May | International No Diet Day |
| 7 May | World Athletics Day |
| 8 May | World Red Cross Day |
| 8 May | World Thalassaemia Day |
| 9 May | Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti |
| 11 May | National Technology Day |
| 12 May | International Nurses Day |
| 14 May | Mother’s Day |
| 15 May | International Day of Families |
| 17 May | World Telecommunication Day |
| 17 May | World Hypertension Day |
| 18 May | World AIDS Vaccine Day |
| 18 May | International Museum Day |
| 20 May | National Endangered Species Day |
| 21 May | National Anit-Terrorism Day |
| 22 May | International Day for Biological Diversity |
| 31 May | Anti-Tobacco Day |
Month-wise Important Days List 2023
| January | February |
|---|---|
| March | April |
| May | June |
| July | August |
| September | October |
| November | December |