In 1469, Niccolo Machiavelli was born.

In 1841, New Zealand was proclaimed as a separate colony.

In 1917, the first US warships arrived in Britain.

From the Telegraph & Argus of May 3rd, 1977...

The old disused public library in Main Street, Bingley, should be preserved, Bingley Civic Trust decided at the annual meeting last night when it was agreed to set up a working party with a brief to explore ways and means of securing the Trust's aims. They were advised by their guest speaker, solicitor Mr. Roger Suddards, that it was highly unlikely the disused building would ever be considered as a building of historical or Architectural significance.

From the Telegraph & Argus of May 3rd, 1952...

Out of more than 100 artists, all of them new to television, who have been seen and heard during the talent test held at the B.B.C. studio, Manchester, the following, among others, have been asked to appear in "talent night" to be televised nationally tonight from 8.15 to 8.45: Harry Corbett, 1, Park Place, Guiseley, novel comedy act: Tom Harris of Derby, comedy conjurer: Robert Hulland of Stapleford, Notts., baritone.

: Reg Curtis, of Grimsby, Lincolnshire, comedian.