Historical Events
- Ray Barbuti wins 400m in 47.8 at the Amsterdam Olympics, the only individual track event won by an American at the Games
Famous Birthdays
- Cécile Aubry, French actress (The Black Rose), author (Belle et Sébastien), television screenwriter and director, born in Paris, France (d. 2010)
About August 3, 1928
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 95 years, 8 months and 30 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
Assassination
Drug Overdose
Gunshot Wound
Murder
Plane Crash
Suicide