April 3

    What happened on April 3 in history

    3 events fall on April 3, from 1860 to 1948. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on April 3

    1. 1860

      The Pony Express begins

      Riders leave St Joseph and Sacramento to carry mail across the continent.

      Read about Opening of the Metropolitan Railway, World's First UndergroundPlay the 19th century round

    2. 1882

      Jesse James is killed

      A member of his own gang shoots the outlaw in his house at St Joseph, Missouri.

      Read about Statue of Liberty's Arm on Display in ManhattanPlay the 19th century round

    3. 1948

      The Marshall Plan is signed

      Truman authorises billions in aid to rebuild western Europe.

      Read about V-J Day Celebration in Times SquarePlay the 20th century round

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