May 3 On This Day in History Timeline
Historical figures and notable personalities born or commemorated on May 3 (05-03) in the 2Day Chrono-Wiki archive.
Notable Figures on May 3 (11)
- Alfred Kastler (Born: 1902-05-03) — Pioneering physicist known for developing the technique of optical pumping.
- Béla IV of Hungary (Died: 1270-05-03) — King of Hungary and Croatia, known for rebuilding the state after Mongol devastation.
- Bing Crosby (Born: 1903-05-03) — Iconic American singer and actor, a pioneer of multimedia stardom in the 20th century.
- Christopher Cross (Born: 1951-05-03) — American singer-songwriter known for hits like "Sailing" and "Arthur's Theme".
- Ella Langley (Born: 1999-05-03) — American country singer-songwriter known for her debut album 'Hungover' and chart-topping success.
- Emperor Xuanzong of Tang (Died: 0762-05-03) — Emperor of Tang Dynasty, whose long reign spanned China's golden age and subsequent decline.
- Frankie Valli (Born: 1934-05-03) — Iconic countertenor voice, best known for leading the legendary group, The Four Seasons.
- George Paget Thomson (Born: 1892-05-03) — Experimental physicist known for the discovery of electron diffraction by crystals.
- James Brown (Born: 1933-05-03) — Pioneering funk, soul, and R&B; the 'Godfather of Soul' and 'Mr. Dynamite'.
- Mehmed II (Died: 1481-05-03) — The Conqueror Sultan who ended the Byzantine Empire and centralized the Ottoman state.
- Rebecca Hall (Born: 1982-05-03) — Versatile English actress and filmmaker known for roles in major cinema and directorial debut.