Famous Birthdays
- Rosa Chacel, spanish novelist, born in Valladolid, Spain (d. 1994)
Famous Deaths
- Nikolai Afanisev, Russian violinist and composer, dies at 77
- Samuel Plimsoll, English MP (Folkestone), dies at 74
1898 Highlights
About June 3, 1898
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 8 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Gemini