What Happened on March 3, 1895

Famous Birthdays

  • Alexander Voormolen, Dutch composer and music librarian, born in Rotterdam, Netherlands (d. 1980)
  • Juanita Hansen, American actress (Fast Company, Broadway Love), born in Des Moines, Iowa (d. 1961)
  • Matthew Ridgway, American general (World War II, Korean War, NATO Supreme Commander) and Chief of Staff of the US Army (1953-55), born in Fort Monroe, Virginia (d. 1993)
  • Ragnar Frisch, Norwegian economist and 1st winner of the Nobel prize in economics in 1969, born in Oslo, Norway (d. 1973)
  • Robert Gordon, American silent film actor (Hearts and Spangles; King of the Pack), born in Belleville, Kansas (d. 1971)

About March 3, 1895

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 129 years, 1 month and 25 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Pisces