What happened this day in history May 3, 1916

What are the important events that happened on May 3, 1916? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

May 3, 1916: Facts & Myths About This Day

May 3, 1916 is the 124th day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 242 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is April 20, 1916 – a Wednesday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘hectaicosatetragon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $9,396.50. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Taurus is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Emerald is the modern birthstone for this month. Sapphire is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Dragon is the mythical animal and Fire is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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May 3, 1916 Historical Events

  • 1916
    The leaders of the Easter Rising are executed in Dublin.

Who were born on May 3, 1916?

  • 1916
    Léopold Simoneau, French Canadian tenor (d. 2006)

Who died on May 3, 1916?

  • 1916
    Leaders of the Easter Rising: Patrick Pearse, Irish Nationalist and Leader of the Easter Rising (b. 1879)
  • 1916
    Leaders of the Easter Rising: Thomas MacDonagh, Irish Nationalist and Leader of the Easter Rising (b. 1878)
  • 1916
    Leaders of the Easter Rising: Tom Clarke, Irish Nationalist, Leader and Organiser of the Easter Rising (b. 1858)

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