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.

    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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    Guess where and when

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