What Happened on September 3, 1935

Historical Events

  • Andrew Varipapa sets bowling record of 2,652 points in 10 games

300 mph Barrier Broken

First automobile to exceed 300cmph, Malcolm Campbell powers Bluebird to 301.129mph at Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah

Famous Birthdays

  • Bobby Ussery, American thoroughbred horse racing HOF jockey (Preakness Stakes 1960; Kentucky Derby 1967), born in Vian, Oklahoma (d. 2023)
  • Dorothy Masuka, Zimbabwe-born South African jazz singer and activist, born in Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia (d. 2019)
  • Otto Ketting, Dutch trumpeter and composer (Passacaglia), born in Amsterdam, Netherlands (d. 2012)

Famous Deaths

  • Johannes Aengenent, Bishop of Haarlem (1928-35), dies at 62
Died in 1935 1935 Highlights

About September 3, 1935

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 88 years, 7 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Virgo