Historical Events on May 3

partition of Ireland — the division of the island of Ireland into two distinct jurisdictions, Northern Ireland and Southern Ireland, on 3 May 1921; the latter became independent in 1922 and is now the Republic of Ireland, while the former still remains in the UK

1979 United Kingdom general election — election for members of the British House of Commons

1981 San Marino Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 1981

disappearance of Madeleine McCann — unexplained disappearance of a child in 2007 in Portugal

2021 Mexico City Metro overpass collapse — Train accident

Belgrade school shooting — school shooting in Belgrade, Serbia