Historical Events
- Battle of Salem Church, Virginia
- The Second Battle of Fredericksburg occurs in Virginia, part of the Chancellorsville Campaign of the American Civil War
Famous Deaths
- Elisha Franklin Paxton [Bull Paxton], American general (Confederate Army), dies leading Stoneville Brigade at the Battle of Chancellorsville at 35
About May 3, 1863
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 160 years, 1 month and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
