Famous Birthdays
- Jimmy McGriff, American jazz Hammond organist, born in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 2008)
- Reginald Hill, British crime author (Andrew Dalziel and Peter Pascoe novels), born in West Hartlepool, County Durham (d. 2012)
- Scott LaFaro, American jazz bassist (Bill Evans Trio), born in Irvington, New Jersey (d. 1961)
Famous Deaths
- Bruno Hauptmann, German kidnapper of Charles Augustus Lindbergh III, executed at 36
1936 Highlights
About April 3, 1936
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 86 years, 11 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries
