Historical Events
1st US Admiral
George Dewey becomes 1st in US to hold the rank of Admiral of the Navy
- US Congress authorizes Lafayette silver dollar
Famous Birthdays
- Alfred Gruenther, American general (NATO commander 1953-56), born in Platte Center, Nebraska (d. 1983)
- Yuri Olesha, Russian writer, born in Jelisawetgrad, Russian Empire (d. 1960)
Famous Deaths
- William P. Sprague, American politician from Ohio (b. 1827)
Died in 1899 1899 Highlights
About March 3, 1899
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 125 years, 2 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Pisces
Assassination
Drug Overdose
Gunshot Wound
Murder
Plane Crash
Suicide