Historical Events
- 1st NY Tribune printing using 1st commercial linotype machine
Benz Drives First Car
In Germany, Karl Benz first drives the first automobile in Mannheim at a top speed of 16 km/h (10 mph)
Famous Birthdays
- Raymond A. Spruance, U.S. Navy admiral (Battle of Midway), born in Baltimore, Maryland (d. 1969)
About July 3, 1886
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 138 years and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Cancer
Assassination
Drug Overdose
Gunshot Wound
Murder
Plane Crash
Suicide