1783CE
Politics
Treaty of Paris Signed
The Treaty of Paris is signed, officially ending the American Revolutionary War and recognizing American independence.
Daily Chronicle
September 3
4 Historical Records
1838CE
Other
Frederick Douglass Escapes
Abolitionist Frederick Douglass successfully escapes from slavery, later becoming a prominent leader in the anti-slavery movement.
1856CE
Birth
Louis Sullivan Born
Louis Sullivan was an American architect widely considered the 'father of skyscrapers' and a pioneer of the modernist movement. He is famous for his dictum 'form follows function' and his intricate ornamentation.
1976CE
Science
Viking 2 Lands on Mars
NASA's Viking 2 spacecraft successfully lands on Mars to take photographs and conduct scientific experiments.