Historical Events
- British Open Men's Golf, Prestwick GC: Jack Simpson wins in windy conditions by 4 strokes from fellow Scots Douglas Rolland and Willie Fernie
Famous Deaths
- Hans Makart, Austrian painter (Plague in Florenz), dies at 44
Died in 1884 1884 Highlights
About October 3, 1884
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 139 years, 6 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Libra
