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What Happened on March 3, 1872

Famous Birthdays

  • Willie Keeler, American Baseball Hall of Fame outfielder (highest career AB-per-strikeout ratio in MLB history; NL batting champion 1897, 98 Baltimore Orioles), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 1923)

About March 3, 1872

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 152 years, 4 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Pisces