Historical Events
- English Upper house accepts Act of Attainder to execute Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford, a leading advisor to Charles II
1640 Highlights
About May 3, 1640
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 384 years and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Taurus
Assassination
Drug Overdose
Gunshot Wound
Murder
Plane Crash
Suicide