On May 3, history records 49 notable events, 224 famous births and 103 deaths, spanning the years 752 to 1808.
Events on this day include: Mayan king Bird Jaguar IV of Yaxchilan in modern-day Chiapas, Mexico assumes the throne. (752); John II becomes Duke of Brabant, Lothier and Limburg. (1294).
Notable people born on May 3 include K'an Joy Chitam I (490), Constantine III (Byzantine emperor) (612), Emilia Bicchieri (1238).
Notable figures who died on this day include Princess Tōchi (678), Uaxaclajuun Ub'aah K'awiil (738), Matilda of Boulogne (1152).
Events on 3 May 49
See all →Mayan king Bird Jaguar IV of Yaxchilan in modern-day Chiapas, Mexico assumes the throne.
The largest of three earthquakes strikes the island of Rhodes and causes an estimated 30,000 casualties.
Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries, adopting the baptismal name of João I.
A total solar eclipse was visible across northern Europe, and northern Asia, as predicted by Edmond Halley to within 4 minutes accuracy.
The Constitution of May 3 (the first modern constitution in Europe) is proclaimed by the Sejm of Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
Peninsular War: The Madrid rebels who rose up on May 2 are executed near Príncipe Pío hill.
Public Holidays Around The World On This Day 5
Birthdays on 3 May 224
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Deaths on 3 May 103
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