What happened on May 3, 1980?

Headlines from May 3, 1980

• ✝️ Pope's African Visit – Huge crowds greet Pope in Zaire as he begins an 11-day trip marking the 100th anniversary of Catholicism in the country.
• 🇺🇸 Democrats' Nominee Declared – Chief of Democrats announces the race is over, assuming Carter will be the nominee and shifting focus to the November election.
• 💼 Muskie to Meet Allies – U.S. Secretary Muskie plans to represent the U.S. at high-level talks with European allies and hopes to meet Gromyko.
• 🗳️ Nepal's First Vote – Nepalese citizens participate in their first vote in 22 years, considering the legalization of political parties.
• 📉 Economists Predict Recession – Economists forecast a deeper recession than previously predicted, citing significant declines in tax revenues.
• ⚖️ Toxic Waste Cleanup Bill – Two Congressmen advocate for a 'Superfund' bill to finance cleanups of toxic waste sites in New Jersey.
• 📊 Market Update – Teledyne shares soar as the market shows slight gains, indicating a positive trend in stock performance.
• 📉 Money Supply Drop – A sharp $2.5 billion drop in money supply signals a potential deeper economic downturn.
• 🏛️ UN Resolution Process – An overview of how a resolution is shaped at the UN, highlighting the influence of U.S. elections.
• 🏙️ City Workers Strike – City workers in Youngstown, Ohio, strike for better pay, joining police and firefighters in a walkout.