1. The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) opened in New York City on February 3, 1939. The museum's collection includes works by famous artists such as Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, and Andy Warhol.

2. On February 3, 1690, a group of Native Americans and French soldiers attacked the English settlement of Schenectady, located near present-day Albany. The brutal attack resulted in the deaths of 60 settlers, including women and children.

3. In 2008, New York City experienced a major snowstorm on February 3, causing chaos and disruption throughout the city. Schools and government offices were closed, and public transit was severely affected.

4. On February 3, 1870, the Fifteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified, granting African American men the right to vote. This was a significant moment in the struggle for civil rights in the United States.

5. American actress and singer, Fran Drescher, was born in New York City on February 3, 1957. Drescher is best known for her role as Fran Fine in the popular television series, The Nanny.