Historical Events
- KTEN TV channel 10 in Ada-Ardmore, Oklahoma(ABC) begins broadcasting
Event of Interest
Pulitzer prizes awarded to Charles Lindbergh for his biography "The Spirit of St. Louis" and John Patrick for drama for his play "The Teahouse of August Moon"
- WHA TV channel 21 in Madison, Wisconsin (PBS) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Patti Boulaye [Komlosy] (née Ebigwei), Nigerian-British pop singer and stage and screen actress (Bisi, Daughter of the River), born in a taxi in Mid-Western Nigeria
- Peter Duncan, British stage and screen actor, and television presenter (Blue Peter, 1980-86), born in Chelsea, London, England
Famous Deaths
- Tom Tyler [Vincent Markowski], American actor (Stagecoach; She Wore a Yellow Ribbon), dies from heart failure at 50
Died in 1954 1954 Highlights
About May 3, 1954
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 11 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Secret Love - Doris Day
