What Happened on December 3, 1907

Historical Events

Talk of the Town

George M. Cohan's musical "Talk of the Town" premieres in NYC

Famous Birthdays

  • Andrew Hutchings, British trade union leader (d. 1996)
  • Connee Boswell, American jazz singer (The Boswell Sisters; Pete Kelly's Blues), born in Kansas City, Missouri (d. 1976)
  • Machito [Francisco "Frank" Grillo], Latin jazz musician and creator of Cu-bop and salsa music (Afro-Cubans), born in Havana, Cuba - NB: birth date and location disputed (d. 1984)

Famous Deaths

  • Allen Thomas, American Brigadier General (Confederate Army), dies at 76
Died in 1907 1907 Highlights

About December 3, 1907

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 116 years, 4 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Sagittarius