Historical Events
- The Hudson's Bay Company gives up all claims to Vancouver Island.
Famous Birthdays
- Jack Hearne, English cricket spin bowler (12 Tests, 49 wickets; England's first hat-trick vs Australia 1899), born in Chalfont St Giles, England (d. 1944)
About May 3, 1867
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 157 years, 2 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus