Historical Events
- 9th Grand National: Denny Wynne wins aboard 10/1 Mathew; regarded as the first Irish-trained horse to win the race
- US Post Office Department is authorized to issue postage stamps
Famous Birthdays
Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922)
Scottish-born British-American inventor (telephone), born in Edinburgh, Scotland
About March 3, 1847
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 177 years, 1 month and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
