What happened today in history (May 3): Statesman and philosopher Francis Bacon was accused of bribery, the English Upper House accepted the Act of Attainder, a royal charter was granted to Connecticut, and more.
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Today in History, May 3: It’s the third day of May and we know you may have been busy with your daily activities. However, we are here to make your day worthwhile by informing you of some of the major historical events that took place today. So, without further ado, let’s get started. Today is the day the Peace of Olive was signed between Sweden, Poland, Brandenburg and Austria, the West Indies suffered a defeat against Australia and lost the Frank Worrell Cricket Trophy, Chelsea won the 2014-15 English Football Premier League , and more . Keep reading the article to know more.
Historical events on this day
- In 1621, the statesman and philosopher Francis Bacon was accused of bribery.
- In 1640, the English Upper House accepted the Act of Attainder.
- In 1660 the Peace of Oliva was signed between Sweden, Poland, Brandenburg and Austria.
- In 1662, Connecticut was granted a royal charter.
- In 1802, Washington, DC was incorporated as a city.
- In 1815, Austria defeated King Joachim of Naples at the Battle of Tolentino.
- In 1837 the University of Athens was created.
- In 1841, New Zealand declared itself a separate colony of New South Wales.
- In 1901, 1,700 buildings in Jacksonville, Florida, were destroyed due to fire.
- In 1921, the first state sales tax was implemented in West Virginia.
Sports events today
- In 1995, the West Indies suffered a defeat against Australia and lost the Frank Worrell Cricket Trophy.
- In 1997, a chess match was held between chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov and the IBM supercomputer Deep Blue.
- In 2015, Chelsea won the 2014-15 English Football Premier League.
Art and culture events today
- In 1991, the final episode of the second longest-running television series, ‘Dallas’, was broadcast.
- In 2002 the film ‘Spider-Man’ starring Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker was released.
- In 2013, the film ‘Paan Singh Tomar’ won the Golden Lotus at the 60th National Film Awards.
Notable deaths on this day
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S.NO |
Year of birth |
Personality |
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1 |
1852 |
Sara Coleridge was an English writer and translator best known for her work as a translator and editor. She translated several works from French and German into English, including ‘Florian’s Fables’. |
|
2 |
1914 |
Daniel Sickles was an American politician, lawyer, and military man who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1857 to 1861. |
|
3 |
1916 |
Thomas MacDonagh was an Irish poet, playwright and revolutionary who played an important role in the Easter Rising of 1916. |
|
4 |
1981 |
Nargis was a prominent Indian film actress who appeared in numerous Hindi films during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. She is best remembered for her role in the film ‘Talash-E-Haq’. |
|
5 |
1997 |
Hughie Green was a British television presenter and producer best known for hosting the popular game show ‘Opportunity Knocks’. |
Famous birthdays on this day
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S.NO |
year of death |
Personality |
|
1 |
1903 |
Bing Crosby was an American singer, actor, and entertainer who was one of the most popular and successful entertainers of the 20th century. |
|
2 |
1933 |
James Brown was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and bandleader who became one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. |
|
3 |
1970 |
Bobby Cannavale is an American actor best known for his role in films such as ‘Blue Jasmine’, ‘Win Win’ and ‘The Station Agent’. |
|
4 |
1986 |
Pom Klementieff is a French actress best known for her role as Mantis in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’, ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ and ‘Avengers: Endgame’. |
|
5 |
1987 |
Damla Sönmez is a Turkish actress best known for her performances in the television series ‘Sana Bir Sır Vereceğim’ and ‘Bir Deli Rüzgar’. |
Conclusion
These were the main events that happened on May 3. We publish articles like this every day. Keep reading them to stay updated.
Frequently asked questions
What happened today in history (May 3)?
Statesman and philosopher Francis Bacon was accused of bribery, the English Upper House accepted the Act of Attainder, a royal charter was granted to Connecticut, and more.
What famous person was born on this day (May 3)?
Sara Coleridge, Daniel Sickles, Thomas MacDonagh and many other famous people were born today.
What sporting events happened today?
The West Indies suffered a defeat against Australia and lost the Frank Worrell Cricket Trophy, a chess match took place between chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov and the IBM supercomputer Deep Blue and more.
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