May 3

What happened on May 3 in history

3 events fall on May 3, from 1791 to 1979. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

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Events on May 3

  1. 1791

    Poland adopts a constitution

    Europe's first modern codified constitution is passed in Warsaw.

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  2. 1815

    The Battle of Tolentino

    Murat's defeat is often called the first battle for Italian unification.

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  3. 1979

    Margaret Thatcher wins power

    Britain elects its first woman prime minister.

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