Historical Events
Leopold II Claims Congo
Belgian King Leopold II claims Congo as his private possession
Famous Birthdays
Josephine Baker (1906-1975)
American-French song and dance revue artist (Folies-Bergere), actress, and civil rights activist, born in St. Louis, Missouri
- Norman Gallichan, New Zealand cricket all-rounder (1 Test, HS 30, 3 wickets; Manawatu, Wellington), born in Palmerston North, New Zealand (d. 1969)
- Walter Robins, English cricketer (dynamic England leg-spin all-rounder), born in Stafford, England (d. 1968)
About June 3, 1906
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 117 years, 10 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Gemini
