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Famous Quote For May 3

"Science and democracy have very consonant values and approaches, and I don't think you can have one without the other."

Carl Sagan, 1996

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May 3 History

1959 - The first Grammy Awards are announced.

1923 - The first nonstop transcontinental flight (New York-San Diego) completed

1921 - West Virginia imposes first state sales tax

1837 - The University of Athens is founded. It is oldest university in eastern Mediterranean.

1765 - The first US medical college opens in Philadelphia.

This Day In Business

1973 - The Sears Tower is completed in Chicago, at 1,451 feet, it becomes the world's largest building.

This Day In Entertainment

1991 - The show "Dallas" on CBS has its final episode after running for 13 seasons.

This Day In Geography

1802 - The current Capital of the U.S., Washington DC, is incorporated.

This Day In Sports

1936 - Joe DiMaggio makes his major league debut against St. Louis w/ 3 hits and 3 runs scored.

May 3rd Holiday

World Press Freedom Day - Promotes the importance of freedom of press and encourages governments to support freedom of press.

Today's Birthday Trivia

As an actress, she has been cast in short films called Blood Brothers, Faith and Axe: Dirtcathlon. She was featured in a segment of the anthology horror film V/H/S: Viral. Who is she?

Today's Birthday Horoscope

Learn about people born on this day by reading the May 3 Birthday Horoscope.

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