Historical Events
- Baseball poem "Casey at the Bat" 1st published by the San Francisco Examiner
Famous Birthdays
- Tom Brown, American dixieland jazz trombonist, born in New Orleans, Louisiana (d. 1958)
Famous Deaths
- Cark Reidel, German composer, dies at 60
1888 Highlights
About June 3, 1888
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 134 years, 9 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Gemini
