What Happened on November 3, 1883

Historical Events

  • American Old West: Self-described "Black Bart the poet" gets away with his last stagecoach robbery, but leaves an incriminating clue that eventually leads to his capture
  • Race riots kill 4 blacks in Danville Virginia
  • US Supreme Court decides federal courts have no jurisdiction over Native American tribal Council (Ex parte Crow Dog)

Famous Birthdays

  • Enny Peace [Maria Magdalena Müller], Dutch actress and wife of Eduard Verkade, born in Utrecht, Netherlands (d. 1919)

About November 3, 1883

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 140 years, 5 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Scorpio