Famous Birthdays
- Gerardo Diego, Spanish poet (Versos humanos), born in Santander, Spain (d. 1987)
Famous Deaths
- William Morris, English artist, writer and socialist associated with Arts and Crafts movement who championed handmade production, dies at 62 [1]
Died in 1896 1896 Highlights
About October 3, 1896
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 127 years, 6 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Libra