What Happened on November 3, 1896

Historical Events

  • J H Hunter patents portable weighing scales
  • Martha Hughes Cannon of Utah elected 1st female state senator in the US

William McKinley Elected

William McKinley (R) defeats William Jennings Bryan (D) to be President of the United States

Famous Birthdays

  • Gustaf Tenggren, Swedish-American artist and chief illustrator for The Walt Disney Company during the 1930s (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Fantasia, Bambi, Pinocchio), born in Västra Götaland County, Sweden (d. 1970)

About November 3, 1896

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 127 years, 5 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Scorpio