Famous Birthdays
- Dodie Smith, English novelist and playwright (101 Dalmatians), born in Whitefield, Lancashire, England (d. 1990)
- Karl Allmenröder, German World War I flying Ace, born in Wald, Rhine Province, Germany (d. 1917)
1896 Highlights
About May 3, 1896
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 127 years and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus
