Historical Events
- 4,200 kg Colombian cocaine in seized at Tarpon Springs Florida
- Jasper Johns' painting "Diver" sells for $4,200,000
Famous Deaths
- Johannes Driessler, German organist and composer, dies at 67
- Lev Pontryagin, Russian mathematician, dies at 79
- Paul Vario, U.S. Italian Mafia of the Lucchese Family, dies of lung cancer at 73
- Walther Vanbeselaere, Flemish art historian, dies at 79
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights
About May 3, 1988
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 11 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Wishing Well - Terence Trent D'Arby
#1 Song: Theme From S-Express - S-Express
