May 3 in History

3 May in History – 1849 years ago

Avidius Cassius’ Revolt

Eastern Mediterranean 175: Avidius Cassius’ Revolt

After Lucius Verus succumbed to the plague in 169, Marcus Aurelius became the sole Roman... SEE MORE…

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Historical Atlas of Europe 1848: German Question
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Historical Atlas of Europe 175: Avidius Cassius’ Revolt
Europe 175
Avidius Cassius’ Revolt
Marcus Aurelius defeated the Marcomanni and their allies in a series of campaigns from 171–5....
Historical Atlas of Eastern Mediterranean 175: Avidius Cassius’ Revolt
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Avidius Cassius’ Revolt
After Lucius Verus succumbed to the plague in 169, Marcus Aurelius became the sole Roman emperor...
 

on 3 May 1859

France declares war on Austria

All Events on 3 May

ends   1946
Soviet Union withdraws from Manchuria
  1945
British capture Rangoon
starts   1942
Japanese capture Tulagi, capital of British Solomon Islands
ends   1919
German army retakes Munich
starts   1919
Third Anglo-Afghan War
  1859
France declares war on Austria
starts   1849
Popular uprising in Saxony
starts   1846
Mexicans besiege Fort Texas; defeated
ends   1841
Capital of New Zealand moved to Auckland
  1815
Russia, Prussia, and Austria re-partition Poland
ends   1815
Austrians defeat Neapolitans at Tolentino
starts   1811
Allies defeat French at Fuentes de Oñoro
starts   1502
Failed Spanish colony on Guajira Peninsula
starts   326
Constantine executes his son Crispus and wife Fausta*
ends   240
Sabinianus revolts in Africa*
starts   35
Iberians expel Parthian King of Armenia*
ends   19
Arminius defeats Maroboduus’ Marcomanni*
*Actual date uncertain; set to 3 May for purposes of Omniatlas

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