Thursday, 3rd May 1951 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! It's World Press Freedom Day. Explore 51 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in London. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in London brings rainy with temperatures between 4°C and 14°C. Tonight's moon is in its waxing gibbous phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Taurus. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Thursday, 3rd May in London, GB.
On Thursday, 3rd May 1951, London experienced rainy weather under a waxing gibbous moon, with the sun positioned in the zodiac sign of Taurus. London, the capital of the United Kingdom, served as the political and economic centre of the nation, whilst its cultural institutions and historical significance made it a focal point for international affairs during the post-war period.
Throughout history, this date has marked significant moments across the globe. In 1945, the German ocean liner Cap Arcona was attacked and sunk by the Royal Air Force whilst anchored in the Bay of Lübeck, carrying thousands of concentration camp survivors on board. More recently, on this day in 1971, Erich Honecker assumed the role of First Secretary of the Socialist Unity Party of Germany, a position that would define East German politics for decades to come. These events, separated by decades, underscore how particular dates can intersect with pivotal moments in European and world history.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 3rd May 1951
What endures often grows in silence, away from witness.
Fortune of the Day
3rd May in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality People born on May 3rd embody Taurus at its core: grounded, sensual, and remarkably patient. Venus rulership gifts them natural grace and a refined aesthetic sense. Numerology 8 amplifies their ambition and drive for success.
Strengths & Weaknesses These individuals possess admirable endurance and practical understanding of values. Their stubbornness and love of pleasure can lead to inflexibility or complacency. Balancing stability with adaptability remains their constant growth path.
Love May 3rd natives love deeply, loyally, and with keen sensuality. They seek partners who appreciate their physical nature and provide emotional stability. Trust and consistency form the foundation of their relationships.
Caree & Finance Professionally, these people emerge as reliable, ambitious individuals with talent for financial security. Their ability to plan long-term makes them excellent in stable, values-driven careers. Prosperity grows through patience and systematic building.
Health May 3rd-born thrive with regular movement and sensual activities like dancing or hiking. Their tendency to overindulge requires conscious restraint. Earth connection through nature strengthens both physical and emotional wellbeing.
That night, the moon was in its waxing gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Rabbit (Metal).
Fun Facts About 3rd May
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Someone born on this day in 1951 would be 74 years old today — just 27,369 days into life, which is roughly 656,862 hours, 39,411,734 minutes, or 2,364,704,094 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 123. day of the year.
There are 242 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 18 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 3rd May
- Angela Bofill, American singer-songwriter (died 2024) (1954)
- Chuck Baldwin, American pastor and politician (1952)
- Joseph W. Tobin, American cardinal (1952)
- Christopher Cross, American singer-songwriter and producer (1951)
- Ashok Gehlot, Indian politician, 21st Chief Minister of Rajasthan (1951)
- Tatyana Tolstaya, Russian author and publicist (1951)
- Mary Hopkin, Welsh singer-songwriter (1950)
- Liam Donaldson, English physician and academic (1949)
- Ron Wyden, American academic and politician (1949)
- Denis Cosgrove, British-American academic and geographer (died 2008) (1948)
Lives Remembered on 3rd May
- Dick Rutan, American military aviator and officer (born 1938) (2024)
- Lloyd Price, American R&B vocalist (born 1933) (2021)
- Victoria Barbă, Moldovan animated film director (born 1926) (2020)
- Dave Greenfield, English rock keyboardist (born 1949) (2020)
- Daliah Lavi, Israeli actress, singer and model (born 1942) (2017)
- Ian Deans, Canadian politician (born 1937) (2016)
- Jadranka Stojaković, Yugoslav singer-songwriter (born 1950) (2016)
- Revaz Chkheidze, Georgian director and screenwriter (born 1926) (2015)
- Danny Jones, Welsh rugby player (born 1986) (2015)
- Warren Smith, American golfer and coach (born 1915) (2015)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 3rd May
- Christian feast day: Abhai (Syriac Orthodox Church)
- Christian feast day: Antonia and Alexander
- Christian feast day: Juvenal of Narni
- Christian feast day: Moura (Coptic Church)
- Christian feast day: Philip and James the Lesser
- Christian feast day: Pope Alexander I
- Christian feast day: Sarah the Martyr (Coptic Church)
- Christian feast day: The Most Holy Virgin Mary, Queen of Poland
- Christian feast day: Theodosius of Kiev (Eastern Orthodox Church)
- Christian feast day: May 3 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Constitution Memorial Day (Japan)
- Constitution Day (Poland)
- Finding of the Holy Cross-related observances: Fiesta de las Cruces (Spain and Hispanic America)
- International Sun Day
- World Press Freedom Day
What Happened on 3rd May?
- Two men are rescued from a semitrailer that crashed over the side of the Pit River Bridge before it fell into the Sacramento River. Amateur photographer Virginia Schau photographs "Rescue on Pit River Bridge", the first and only winning submission for the Pulitzer Prize for Photography to have been taken by a woman. (1953)
- Lieutenant Colonels Joseph O. Fletcher and William P. Benedict of the United States land a plane at the North Pole. (1952)
- The Kentucky Derby is televised nationally for the first time, on the CBS network. (1952)
- London's Royal Festival Hall opens with the Festival of Britain. (1951)
- The United States Senate Committee on Armed Services and United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations begin their closed door hearings into the relief of Douglas MacArthur by U.S. President Harry Truman. (1951)
- The U.S. Supreme Court rules in Shelley v. Kraemer that covenants prohibiting the sale of real estate to blacks and other minorities are legally unenforceable. (1948)