Historical Events
- 1st African American lawyer, Macon B. Allen, admitted to the bar in Massachusetts
- Fire kills 1,600 in a popular theater in Canton, China
Famous Deaths
- Thomas Hood, English poet and composer (The Song of the Shirt), dies at 45
Died in 1845 1845 Highlights
About May 3, 1845
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 179 years, 2 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
