Historical Events
- W Gomulka deposed as general secretary of Polish Worker's party
Famous Birthdays
- Don Brewer, American rock drummer (Grand Funk Railroad - "We're An American Band"), born in Flint, Michigan
- Levy Mwanawasa, Zambian politician (3rd President of Zambia), born in Mufulira, Zambia (d. 2008)
- Ronald W Harris, American boxer (Olympic gold lightweight 1968), born in Canton, Ohio
- Tara Singh Varma, Dutch politcian (1st black woman in Dutch 2nd Chamber), born in Springlands, British Guiana
Famous Deaths
Edvard Beneš (1884-1948)
Czech politician, statesman, and 2nd President of Czechoslovakia (1935-38, 1945-48), dies at 64
1948 Highlights
About September 3, 1948
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 6 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo