In Ceylon, left-wing guerillas launch a series of assaults against public buildings.
In the UK, the Daily Mail, first published in 1896, is relaunched as a tabloid.
Died:Olaf Barda, 61, first Norwegian International Master in chess; John Horne Blackmore, Canadian teacher, 81, first leader of the Social Credit Party of Canada
May 3, 1971 (Monday)
The Harris Poll claims that 60% of Americans oppose the Vietnam War.
East German leader Walter Ulbricht resigns as Communist Party leader but retains the position of head of state.
Anti-war militants attempt to disrupt government business in Washington, D.C.;......