This Day in History, May 3
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On May 3rd, 1956, the first judo world championships were held.
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A thought for the day
A thought for the day: In anger, you look 10 years older. -- American columnist Hedda Hopper
Other Notable Events for May 2
On this date in history:
In 1519, Leonardo da Vinci, Italian artist, scientist and inventor, died at age 67.
In 1611, a new translation of the Bible in England, popularly called the King James Bible ...Read More
Notable Birthdays for May 2
Those born on this date include:
- Catherine the Great, empress of Russia, in 1729
- Gen. Henry Robert, author of Robert's Rules of Order, in 1837
- gossip columnist Hedda Hopper in 1885
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Astronomy
Today is Sunday, May 2, the 122nd day of 2021 with 243 to follow.
The moon is waning. Morning stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune and Saturn. Evening stars are Mars, Mercury and Venus.
This Day in History, May 2
On May 2nd, 1885, "Good Houekeeping" went on sale for the first time.
A thought for the day
A thought for the day: Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body. -- English writer Joseph Addison
