Historical Events
- Second Opium War: France and the United Kingdom declare war on China
Famous Birthdays
- Alfred Bruneau, French cellist, and composer, chiefly of opera (Le Rêve; Messidor), born in Paris, France (d. 1934)
About March 3, 1857
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 167 years, 4 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
