September 3

Today in History
• 301 - San Marino, one of the oldest republics still in existence, founded by Saint Marinus
• 1697 - King William's War in America ends with Treaty of Ryswick
• 1709 - 1st major group of Swiss German colonists reaches North and South Carolina
• 1752 - The British Empire (including the American colonies) adopt the Gregorian Calendar
• 1777 - Flag of the United States flown in battle for the 1st time at Cooch's Bridge, Delaware
• 1783 - Treaty of Paris ends the American Revolutionary War between Great Britain and U.S
• 1812 - World's first cannery (Donkin, Hall and Gamble) opens in London
• 1833 - New York Sun begins publishing (1st daily newspaper)


Holidays - Traditional and Obscure
• Foundation Day in San Marino
• Merchant Navy Day
• National Doodle Day
• National Pet Rock Day
• National Skyscraper Day
• National Tailgating Day
• US Bowling League Day
• Yamashita Surrender Day

Birthdays
• 1675 - Paul Dudley, Attorney-General of Massachusetts
• 1803 - Prudence Crandall, educator and founder of School for "young ladies of colour"
• 1811 - John Humphrey Noyes, preacher, founded the Oneida Community (Perfectionists)
• 1851 - Olga Constantinovna of Russia, Queen consort of the Hellenes, wife of King George I
• 1856 - Louis Sullivan, American architect (father of skyscrapers)
• 1875 - Ferdinand Porsche, German automotive engineer (Volkswagen Beetle, Mercedes-Benz SS)
• 1900 - Urho Kekkonen, 8th President of Finland (1956-81)
• 1928 - Gaston Thorn, 20th Prime Minister of Luxembourg (1974–79)