🗓️ 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
🧠 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.
📰 Keep following AssamJobsGuide.com as we bring you closer to the events that shaped history — one day at a time.
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