(Saturday, May 3, 1952) — The Kentucky Derby was televised nationally for the first time today airing from then-CBS affiliate WHAS. The winner was Hill Gail.
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Johnston’s troops evacuate Yorktown 150 years ago today (1862)
Video: May 3, 1862 (at 58:52)
(Saturday, May 3, 1862, during the Siege of Yorktown, part of the American Civil War) — Yorktown, Virginia, was evacuated today by Gen. Joseph Johnston’s troops, overwhelmed by the enormous force of the Army of the Potomac without a major battle.
