Historical Events
- 28th Kentucky Derby: Jimmy Winkfield on Alan-a-Dale wins in 2:08.75
Famous Birthdays
- Alfred Kastler, French physicist (Nobel 1966 - Hertzian resonances within atoms), born in Guebwiller, Alsace, German Empire (d. 1984)
- Hugo Friedhofer, American composer, born in San Francisco, California (d. 1981)
- Jack La Rue, American actor and TV narrator (Lights Out, Mouthpiece, My Favorite Brunette), born in New York City (d. 1984)
- Seton I. Miller, Hollywood screenwriter (Pete's Dragon, Istanbul), born in Chehalis, Washington (d. 1974)
- Walter Slezak, Austrian-American stage and screen actor (Bedtime for Bonzo; Lifeboat; The Inspector General), born in Vienna, Austria (d. 1983)
Famous Deaths
- David Capriles, Curacaos director of psychiatry, dies at 64
Died in 1902 1902 Highlights
About May 3, 1902
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 122 years, 2 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus
