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What Happened on May 3, 1898

Historical Events

  • Camp Merriman forms at Presidio San Francisco (see 0517)

Famous Birthdays

Golda Meir (1898-1978)

Israeli teacher, stateswoman and 4th Prime Minister of Israel (1969-74) known as the "Iron Lady" of Israeli politics, born in Kyiv, Ukraine

  • Septima Poinsette Clark, American educator and civil rights activist, born in CHarleston, South Carolina (d. 1987)

About May 3, 1898

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 126 years, 2 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus