May 3

May 3 is the 123rd day of the year on non-leap years and the 124th day in leap years on the Gregorian Calendar. The Zodiac sign for individuals born on this day is Taurus.

May 3rd is Constitution Day in Poland. It is commemorated for the Constitution of May 3, 1791 that was adopted as a government act on that date by the parliament of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The constitution established to produce political equality between townspeople and nobility dissipating the worst ill-treatment of serfdom. This document is considered one of the first written European constitutions. The constitution only lasted one year as Poland was invaded, disbanded and divided between Russia, Prussia and Austria. In 1918, Poland reclaimed it’s country and May 3rd is still considered an important civic holiday.http://www.worldeventsguide.com/event/2811/Poland/Constitution-Day.html

This date is also known as World Press Freedom Day. This day is designated to raise awareness of the importance of the freedom of the press and remind world governments to respect and support the right of freedom of expression. UNESCO commemorates this day by gathering media professionals, press freedom organizations and UN agencies to review press freedom worldwide and confer about solutions. A theme is introduced each year that is centered around press freedom, good governance, media coverage of terrorism, impunity and media in the post-conflict countries.http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=29293&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html

• 2001: For the first time since 1947, the United States losses its seat on the U.N. Human Rights Commission.
• 2000: The London Stock Exchange and Germany's Deutsche Boerse merge, creating the world's second largest stock market.

• 1988: The White House acknowledged that first lady Nancy Reagan had used astrological advice to help schedule President Ronald Reagan's activities.

• 1921: West Virginia imposed the first state sales tax.

• The Daily Show: David Blaine floats in a sphere of water (2006)

• The Daily Show: Accordion Dancing (2005)

• The Daily Show: President Bush is shown laughing (2004)

• The Daily Show: Priests Singing (2001)

• The Daily Show: Not Shake So Much (2000)

• Poland: Constitution Day
• World Press Freedom Day

• 2008: Iron Man - Robert Downey Jr.
• 2007: Disturbia - Shia LaBeouf
• 2006: R.V. - Robin Williams
• 2005: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
• 2004: Mean Girls - Rachel McAdams , Tina Fey
• 1998: He Got Game - Denzel Washington The Numbers: Historical Box Office Charts

• 1984: Cheryl Burke - Dancing with the Stars
• 1921: Sugar Ray Robinson - Boxer
• 1919: Pete Seeger - Musician
• 1903: Bing Crosby - Musician
• 1469: Niccolo Machiavelli - Philosopher

• 2006: Earl Woods - Tiger Woods father

• 2009: Black Eyed Peas - Boom Boom Pow
• 2003: 50 Cent - In Da Club
• 1996: Notorious B.I.G. - Hypnotize
• 1989: Madonna - Like a Prayer
• 1977: The Eagles - Hotel California
• 1966: The Mamas & the Papas - Monday MondayJosh Hosler: Chart Topper Archive