On March 3, history records 53 notable events, 166 famous births and 91 deaths, spanning the years 473 to 1845.
Events on this day include: Gundobad (nephew of Ricimer) nominates Glycerius as emperor of the Western Roman Empire. (473); Empress Genshō abdicates the throne in favor of her nephew Shōmu who becomes emperor of Japan. (724).
Notable people born on March 3 include John II of Portugal (1455), Ascanio Sforza (1455), Luís of Portugal, Duke of Beja (1506).
Notable figures who died on this day include Winwaloe (532), Bohemond I of Antioch (1111), Hugh de Puiset (1195).
Events on 3 March 53
See all →Gundobad (nephew of Ricimer) nominates Glycerius as emperor of the Western Roman Empire.
Empress Genshō abdicates the throne in favor of her nephew Shōmu who becomes emperor of Japan.
American Revolutionary War: The first amphibious landing of the United States Marine Corps begins the Battle of Nassau.
American Revolutionary War: The Continental Army is routed at the Battle of Brier Creek near Savannah, Georgia.
The Russo-Ottoman siege of Corfu ends with the surrender of the French garrison.
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Birthdays on 3 March 166
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Deaths on 3 March 91
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