What Happened on April 3, 1903

Famous Birthdays

  • James "Bubber" Miley, American jazz trumpet and cornet player (Duke Ellington, 1923-29 - "East St. Louis Toodle-Oo"; "Black And Tan Fantasy"), born in Aiken, South Carolina (d. 1932)
  • Peter Huchel [born Helmet Huchel], German poet expelled from the DDR (namesake of the Peter-Huchel-Preis), born in Lichterfelde, near Berlin (d. 1981)

About April 3, 1903

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 121 years and 24 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aries