Historical Events
The Third of May 1808
Day depicted by Spanish painter Francisco Goya in his "The Third of May", painted 1814
- Finnish War: Sweden loses the fortress of Sveaborg to Russia
- Peninsular War: The Madrid rebels who rose up on May 2 are fired upon near Príncipe Pío hill
About May 3, 1808
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 215 years, 4 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Taurus
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