Historical Events
- Idaho admitted as 43rd US state
- King Leopold II gives Congo, previously a private possession, to Belgium
Famous Deaths
- Gilman Marston, American Brigadier General (Union Army) and politician (R-NH), dies at 78
About July 3, 1890
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 132 years, 11 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Cancer