On This Day: September 3

5 verified moments happened on September 3. Here they are in the order they actually happened — the same kind of puzzle you solve in Whensly every day.

1. 1783🕊️ American and British diplomats sign a treaty in a Left Bank Paris hotel, formally ending the war and recognizing the United States as an independent nation.USA 250 · Source: National Archives, Treaty of Paris signed (Sep 3 1783)
2. 1881Richard Sears defeats William Glyn at the Newport Casino to win the first U.S. National men's singles tennis title.Sports · Source: Wikipedia, '1881 U.S. National Championships (tennis)' (September 3 1881)
3. 1928Ty Cobb collects the final hit of his career, a double at Griffith StadiumSports · Source: ThisDayInBaseball / OnThisDayInSports: Ty Cobb's last career hit (double off Bump Hadley), September 3, 1928
4. 1935Sir Malcolm Campbell drives his Blue Bird past 300 mph at Bonneville, the first person to crack the barrier in a car.Sports · Source: Wikipedia, "Malcolm Campbell"
5. 1951Herb Thomas survives a brutal field at Darlington, the only driver finishing on the lead lap to win the Southern 500.Stock Car Racing · Source: Wikipedia '1951 Southern 500'; racing-reference.info (Sep 3 1951)