On This Day – 3rd May: A Glance Through History : Assam Jobs Guide

🗓️ On This Day – 3rd May: A Glance Through History

Welcome back to “On This Day”, the daily series from AssamJobsGuide.com where we explore key historical moments that occurred on this date. Let’s dive into the significance of May 3rd in global, Indian, and Assamese contexts.

🌍 Global Events on May 3

• 1937 – Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
• 1947 – New Japanese constitution went into effect, officially ending the empire and establishing a parliamentary system.
• 1999 – World Press Freedom Day began to be officially recognized by the United Nations, promoting free and independent journalism worldwide.

🇮🇳 Notable Indian Events on May 3

• 1970 – INS Nilgiri, the first major warship built in India, was commissioned into the Indian Navy.
• 2006 – India's first commercial low-cost airline, Air Deccan, launched its operations, revolutionizing domestic air travel.
• World Press Freedom Day is also observed widely across India today, reminding us of the importance of a free press in a democracy.

🏞️ Assam & Northeast India on May 3

While not marked by any major public holidays, May 3rd holds cultural and social value in Assam:

• Journalists in Assam and the Northeast commemorate World Press Freedom Day, often organizing events and seminars.
• Educational institutes use the day to promote free speech and critical thinking through student debates and essay competitions.

🎂 Notable Birthdays on May 3

• Niccolò Machiavelli (1469) – Italian political philosopher, best known for The Prince.
• Bing Crosby (1903) – American singer and actor who revolutionized popular music and film.
• Dame Margaret Rutherford (1892) – British actress known for portraying Miss Marple in Agatha Christie films.

🕊️ Notable Deaths on May 3

• Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (1975) – Former President of India and renowned philosopher, passed away on this day.
• Christine Jorgensen (1989) – The first widely known American to undergo gender reassignment surgery.

💬 Quote of the Day

“Freedom of the press is not just important to democracy, it is democracy.”

— Walter Cronkite

🧠 Did You Know?

• India ranks among the top countries with the highest number of attacks on journalists, making World Press Freedom Day highly relevant.
• Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan’s birthday (September 5) is celebrated as Teachers’ Day in India, recognizing his contribution to education and philosophy.

🧾 Closing Thoughts

May 3rd highlights the value of freedom, thought, and innovation — from press freedom and democratic governance to literary and naval milestones. Let it remind us of the power of informed voices and resilient democracies.

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