Famous Birthdays
- Élisabeth of France, princess of France, youngest sister of king Louis XVI, born in Versailles, France (d. 1794)
Famous Deaths
- Francesco Algarotti, Italian art collector and encyclopedist (Viaggio in Russia), dies at 53
1764 Highlights
About May 3, 1764
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 259 years, 4 months and 30 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Taurus
Assassination
Drug Overdose
Gunshot Wound
Murder
Plane Crash
Suicide