1. James Whitcomb Riley, famed Hoosier poet, was born on December 3, 1849 in Greenfield, Indiana. His famous works include “Little Orphan Annie” and “The Raggedy Man”.

2. On December 3, 1818, Indiana became the 19th state to be admitted to the Union. At the time of statehood, Indiana had a population of just over 60,000 people.

3. New Harmony, Indiana, an experimental community founded in 1825 by German social reformer Robert Owen, celebrated its bicentennial on December 3, 2020. The community was an early attempt at a utopian society, focused on education, science, and equality.

4. On December 3, 1910, the first Indianapolis 500 was announced to take place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Memorial Day (May 30) of the following year. The race has since become one of the most prestigious and well-known auto races in the world.

5. Indianapolis Colts quarterback, Peyton Manning, broke Dan Marino’s record for the most touchdown passes in a single season on December 3, 2004. Manning threw his 48th touchdown pass of the season against the Tennessee Titans, breaking Marino’s previous record of 47.