Historical Events
- Second Opium War: France and the United Kingdom declare war on China
Famous Birthdays
- Alfred Bruneau, French cellist, and composer, chiefly of opera (Le Rêve; Messidor), born in Paris, France (d. 1934)
1857 Highlights
About March 3, 1857
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 166 years, 2 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
