What Happened on May 3, 1902

Historical Events

  • 28th Kentucky Derby: Jimmy Winkfield on Alan-a-Dale wins in 2:08.75

Famous Birthdays

  • Alfred Kastler, French physicist (Nobel 1966 - Hertzian resonances within atoms), born in Guebwiller, Alsace, German Empire (d. 1984)
  • Hugo Friedhofer, American composer, born in San Francisco, California (d. 1981)
  • Jack La Rue, American actor and TV narrator (Lights Out, Mouthpiece, My Favorite Brunette), born in New York City (d. 1984)
  • Seton I. Miller, Hollywood screenwriter (Pete's Dragon, Istanbul), born in Chehalis, Washington (d. 1974)
  • Walter Slezak, Austrian-American stage and screen actor (Bedtime for Bonzo; Lifeboat; The Inspector General), born in Vienna, Austria (d. 1983)

Famous Deaths

  • David Capriles, Curacaos director of psychiatry, dies at 64
Died in 1902 1902 Highlights

About May 3, 1902

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 121 years, 11 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus