What Happened on March 3, 1873

Historical Events

  • US Congress & government retroactively raise own salaries
  • US Congress authorizes federal departmental postage stamps
  • US Congress enacts the Comstock Law, making it illegal to send any "obscene, lewd, or lascivious" books through the mail

Famous Birthdays

  • William Green, American trade union leader and president of American Federation of Labor (1924-52), born in Coshocton, Ohio (d. 1952)

About March 3, 1873

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 151 years, 1 month and 27 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Pisces