Historical Events
- Baseball poem "Casey at the Bat" 1st published by the San Francisco Examiner
Famous Birthdays
- Tom Brown, American dixieland jazz trombonist, born in New Orleans, Louisiana (d. 1958)
Famous Deaths
- Cark Reidel, German composer, dies at 60
Died in 1888 1888 Highlights
About June 3, 1888
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 135 years, 10 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Gemini
