Historical Events
Nansen Crosses Greenland
Explorer Fridtjof Nansen and his team complete first known crossing of Greenland interior, arriving in Godthaab
- New Zealand Natives, a privately organised and mainly Māori rugby team, plays first game in UK; beats Surry 4-1; first national rugby team to wear all-black & perform the 'haka'
Famous Birthdays
- Claud Allister, British actor (Kiss Me Kate, Quartet, Bulldog Drummond), born in London, England (d. 1970)
- Roy Webb, American film score composer (films of Val Lewton), born in Manhattan, New York (d. 1982)
About October 3, 1888
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 135 years, 6 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Libra
