A bit of May 3rd history…
1715 - Edmond Halley observes total eclipse phenomenon “Bailey’s Beads” (pictured)
1921 - West Virginia imposes 1st state sales tax
1947 - Japan’s post-war constitution goes into effect, granting universal suffrage, stripping Emperor Hirohito of all but symbolic power, and outlawing Japan’s right to make war
1970 - Trans-Arabian Pipeline delivering oil from Saudi Arabia to the Mediterranean is interrupted in Syria, driving oil tanker prices to all time high
1971 - National Public Radio (NPR) begins programming
1978 - 1st unsolicited bulk commercial e-mail (spam) is sent
May 03, 2021 at 05:01AM