1) On August 3, 1777, the British Army successfully landed troops on Conanicut Island, now known as Jamestown, in an attempt to capture Newport during the American Revolutionary War.

2) In 1852, on August 3rd, the Cunard steamship "Canada" arrived in New York City after completing the first transatlantic voyage with regularly scheduled steamship service from Europe.

3) On August 3, 1903, the Newport Yacht Racing Association was established, leading to the creation of the Newport Bermuda Race in 1906, a prestigious sailing event that still takes place today.

4) Rhode Island native and abolitionist Mary Brown Sumner was born on August 3, 1831. She played a significant role in advocating for women's rights and was a member of the Rhode Island Woman's Suffrage Association.

5) On August 3, 2011, Rhode Island became the 13th state in the United States to legalize medical marijuana, allowing individuals with debilitating medical conditions access to cannabis for therapeutic purposes.