Indian Mughal Emperor Akbar defeats Bengali army at the Battle of Tukaroi
Indian Mughal Emperor Akbar defeats Bengali army at the Battle of Tukaroi
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Second Opium War: France and the United Kingdom declare war on China
Second Opium War: France and the United Kingdom declare war on China
Alexander II of Russia signs the Emancipation Manifesto, freeing serfs and granting them full rights as free citizens [O
Alexander II of Russia signs the Emancipation Manifesto, freeing serfs and granting them full rights as free citizens [O.S. Feb 19]
Anne Sullivan begins teaching 6-year-old blind-deaf Helen Keller
Anne Sullivan begins teaching 6-year-old blind-deaf Helen Keller
First major strike of the Russian "February Revolution" starts at the giant Putilov factory in Petrograd [OS=Feb 18]
First major strike of the Russian "February Revolution" starts at the giant Putilov factory in Petrograd [OS=Feb 18]
Mahatma Gandhi begins a fast in Bombay to protest against autocratic rule in India
Mahatma Gandhi begins a fast in Bombay to protest against autocratic rule in India
Battle of the Bismarck Sea: Australian and American air forces devastate Japanese navy convoy
At the beginning of the Pacific War in December 1941, which was during World War II, the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) was the third most powerful navy in the world, and Japan's naval air service was...
Los Angeles police officers severely beat motorist Rodney King, the beating is famously captured on amateur video and la
Los Angeles police officers severely beat motorist Rodney King, the beating is famously captured on amateur video and later leads to riots when the police officers are acquitted
"Moonlighting" with Cybill Shepard & Bruce Willis premieres on ABC TV in the US
"Moonlighting" with Cybill Shepard & Bruce Willis premieres on ABC TV in the US
Georges Bizet's last and greatest opera "Carmen" premieres at the Opéra-Comique in Paris, France
Georges Bizet's last and greatest opera "Carmen" premieres at the Opéra-Comique in Paris, France
"The Star-Spangled Banner" officially becomes the US national anthem by congressional resolution; lyrics by Francis Scot
"The Star-Spangled Banner" officially becomes the US national anthem by congressional resolution; lyrics by Francis Scott Key in 1814 are set to John Stafford Smith's 18th-century tune "The Anacreontic Song"
Dutch swimmer Cockie Gastelaars breaks a 20-year-old world record for the 100m freestyle (1:04.2)
Dutch swimmer Cockie Gastelaars breaks a 20-year-old world record for the 100m freestyle (1:04.2)
Prime Minister of Australia Bob Hawke (26) weds first wife Hazel Masterson (26) at Perth Trinity Church in Australia
Prime Minister of Australia Bob Hawke (26) weds first wife Hazel Masterson (26) at Perth Trinity Church in Australia
American singer Liza Minnelli (20) weds Australian singer-songwriter Peter Allen (23) in New York City); divorce in 1974
American singer Liza Minnelli (20) weds Australian singer-songwriter Peter Allen (23) in New York City); divorce in 1974
Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (23) weds swimmer Janet Buchan in Menlo Park, California
Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (23) weds swimmer Janet Buchan in Menlo Park, California
Camilla Parker Bowles (46) and her husband retired Army Brigadier Andrew Parker Bowles(55) divorce, after 21 years of ma
Camilla Parker Bowles (46) and her husband retired Army Brigadier Andrew Parker Bowles(55) divorce, after 21 years of marriage
American actor Michael Biehn (52) divorces English film producer Gina Marsh (43) after 20 years of marriage
American actor Michael Biehn (52) divorces English film producer Gina Marsh (43) after 20 years of marriage
78 Origin of the Saka Era in India
The Shaka era also known as Shali Vahana (S.V) is a historical Hindu calendar era (year numbering), the epoch (its year zero) of which corresponds to 78 CE.
St. Simplicius is elected to succeed Pope Hilarius
St. Simplicius is elected to succeed Pope Hilarius
Glycerius appointed a puppet Emperor of the Western Empire by Burgundian king and patrician Gundobad (deposed 474)
Glycerius appointed a puppet Emperor of the Western Empire by Burgundian king and patrician Gundobad (deposed 474)
Ostrogoten King Theodorik the Great beats Odoaker
Ostrogoten King Theodorik the Great beats Odoaker
Statute of Rhuddlan incorporates the Principality of Wales into England
The Principality of Wales (Welsh: Tywysogaeth Cymru) was originally the territory of the native Welsh princes of the House of Aberffraw from 1216 to 1283, encompassing two-thirds of modern Wales...
Austrian civil war ends
Austrian civil war ends
Bishop Gabriele Condulmer elected as Pope Eugene IV
Pope Eugene IV (born Gabriele Condulmer; Latin: Eugenius IV; Italian: Eugenio IV; 1383 – 23 February 1447) was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 11 March 1431 to his...
Ferrante (later Ferdinand I), illegitimate son of Alfonso the Magnanimous, King of Naples, made Duke of Calabria and hei
Ferrante (later Ferdinand I), illegitimate son of Alfonso the Magnanimous, King of Naples, made Duke of Calabria and heir to the kingdom
Battle of Toro, during the War of the Castilian Succession, is inconclusive; Isabella of Castile claims a win for her an
Battle of Toro, during the War of the Castilian Succession, is inconclusive; Isabella of Castile claims a win for her and Ferdinand of Aragon against the Portuguese, ending the threat of invasion
The Olympic Theatre, designed by Andrea Palladio, is inaugurated in Vicenza.
Andrea Palladio was an Italian Renaissance architect active in the Venetian Republic.
Trinity College Dublin and its library is founded by royal charter by Elizabeth I on the former site of the Priory of Al
Trinity College Dublin and its library is founded by royal charter by Elizabeth I on the former site of the Priory of All Hallows [1]
1st tavern in Boston (Mass) opens (Samuel Cole)
Samuel Cole (1597–1666/67) was an early settler of Boston in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, arriving with the Winthrop Fleet in 1630.
Duke Bernard of Saxe-Weimar occupies Rheinfelden
Duke Bernard of Saxe-Weimar occupies Rheinfelden
First Battle of Tobago: Dutch fleet under Jacob Binckes forces a French squadron led by Jean II d'Estrées to retreat off
First Battle of Tobago: Dutch fleet under Jacob Binckes forces a French squadron led by Jean II d'Estrées to retreat off Tobago in the Caribbean Sea during the Franco-Dutch War
American commodore Esek Hopkins occupies Nassau, Bahamas
American commodore Esek Hopkins occupies Nassau, Bahamas
First whale harpooned in the Pacific Ocean by English ship Emilia off the coast of South America [1]
First whale harpooned in the Pacific Ocean by English ship Emilia off the coast of South America [1]
1st US internal revenue act (taxing distilled spirits & carriages)
1st US internal revenue act (taxing distilled spirits & carriages)
1st US Jewish governor, David Emanuel, takes office in Georgia
1st US Jewish governor, David Emanuel, takes office in Georgia
1st impeachment trial of a US federal judge, John Pickering, begins
1st impeachment trial of a US federal judge, John Pickering, begins
Louisiana-Missouri Territory forms
The Louisiana Territory, officially the Territory of Louisiana, was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from July 4, 1805, until June 4, 1812, when it was renamed...
Office of Surgeon General of the US Army forms
Office of Surgeon General of the US Army forms
US declares war on Algiers for taking US prisoners & demanding tribute
US declares war on Algiers for taking US prisoners & demanding tribute
Mississippi Territory is divided into Alabama Territory & Mississippi
The Territory of Mississippi was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that was created under an organic act passed by the Congress of the United States.
Missouri Compromise passes, allowing Missouri to join the United States despite slavery still being legal there.
The history of Missouri begins with settlement of the region by indigenous people during the Paleo-Indian period beginning in about 12,000 BC.
American tailor and inventor Thomas L. Jennings (30) receives US patent for his "dry-scouring" process. the forerunner o
American tailor and inventor Thomas L. Jennings (30) receives US patent for his "dry-scouring" process. the forerunner of today’s modern dry-cleaning
Congress authorizes a US mint at New Orleans, Louisiana; coins identified with mint mark 'O'
Congress authorizes a US mint at New Orleans, Louisiana; coins identified with mint mark 'O'
Congress increases US Supreme Court membership from 7 to 9
Congress increases US Supreme Court membership from 7 to 9
Rebellion at Pelee Island, Ontario, Canada
Ontario is the southernmost province of Canada. Located in Central Canada, Ontario is the country's most populous province.
Congress appropriates $30,000 "to test the practicability of establishing a system of electro-magnetic telegraphs" by th
Congress appropriates $30,000 "to test the practicability of establishing a system of electro-magnetic telegraphs" by the US
Florida becomes 27th state of the Union
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the U.S. state of Florida: Florida – third most populous and the southeasternmost of the 50 states of the United States of...
US Post Office Department is authorized to issue postage stamps
A postage stamp is a small piece of paper issued by a post office, postal administration, or other authorized vendors to customers who pay postage (the cost involved in moving, insuring, or...
Gold Coinage Act authorizes $20 Double Eagle gold coin and the $1 Gold Liberty coin in the USA
A double eagle is a gold coin of the United States with a denomination of $20. (Its gold content of 0.9675 troy ounces [30.09 g] was worth $20 at the 1849 official price of $20.67 ozt by the Gold...
Congress authorizes smallest US silver coin (3 cent piece)
Congress authorizes smallest US silver coin (3 cent piece)
Transcontinental railroad survey is authorized by US Congress
The Pacific Railroad Acts of 1862 were a series of acts of Congress that promoted the construction of a "transcontinental railroad" (the Pacific Railroad) in the United States through authorizing the...
US Congress approves $30,000 to test camels for military use
US Congress approves $30,000 to test camels for military use
Union forces under General Pope lay siege to New Madrid, Missouri (US Civil War)
The American Civil War (April 12, 1861 – May 26, 1865; also known by other names) was a civil war in the United States between the Union ("the North") and the Confederacy ("the South"), which was...
1st US wartime military conscription bill enacted
1st US wartime military conscription bill enacted
Opening of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, the founding member of the HSBC Group.
HSBC Holdings plc is a British universal bank and financial services group headquartered in London, England, with historical and business links to East Asia and a multinational footprint.
University of South Carolina opens to all races
The University of South Carolina (USC, SC, or Carolina) is a public research university in Columbia, South Carolina, United States.
US Congress changes Indian tribes status from independent to dependent
US Congress changes Indian tribes status from independent to dependent
US Congress & government retroactively raise own salaries
US Congress & government retroactively raise own salaries
First recognized hockey game is played at the Victoria Skating Rink in Montreal, according to the International Ice Hock
First recognized hockey game is played at the Victoria Skating Rink in Montreal, according to the International Ice Hockey Federation, though it likely occurred much earlier [1]
Treaty of San Stefano signed by Russian and Ottoman empires grants independence to Bulgaria after 500 years of Turkish r
Treaty of San Stefano signed by Russian and Ottoman empires grants independence to Bulgaria after 500 years of Turkish rule
1st female lawyer heard by US Supreme Court (Belva Ann Bennett Lockwood)
1st female lawyer heard by US Supreme Court (Belva Ann Bennett Lockwood)
NY Steam Corp begins distributing steam to Manhattan buildings
NY Steam Corp begins distributing steam to Manhattan buildings
Congress authorizes the 1st steel vessels in US navy
Congress authorizes the 1st steel vessels in US navy
1st US state (California) establishes a permanent forest commission
1st US state (California) establishes a permanent forest commission
American Protective Association forms (anti-Catholic) in Clinton Iowa
The American Protective Association (APA) was an American anti-Catholic secret society established in 1887 by Protestants.
US President Harrison announced the government would open the 1.9 million-acre tract of Indian Territory for settlement
US President Harrison announced the government would open the 1.9 million-acre tract of Indian Territory for settlement precisely at noon on April 22
The Penalty Spot Kick rule in Association Football is conceived, but does not come into effect until the next season.
The Penalty Spot Kick rule in Association Football is conceived, but does not come into effect until the next season.
1st cattle tuberculosis test in US made, Villa Nova, Penn
1st cattle tuberculosis test in US made, Villa Nova, Penn
US Congress authorizes 1st federal road agency, in Department of Agriculture
US Congress authorizes 1st federal road agency, in Department of Agriculture
"NY Atlantis" 1st Greek-language publication in US begins
"NY Atlantis" 1st Greek-language publication in US begins
US Congress creates National Bureau of Standards, in Department of Commerce
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is an agency of the United States Department of Commerce whose mission is to promote American innovation and industrial competitiveness.
North Carolina becomes 1st state requiring registration of nurses
North Carolina becomes 1st state requiring registration of nurses
Vuia I aircraft built by Romanian Traian Vuia tested in France
Traian Vuia or Trajan Vuia was a Romanian inventor and aviation pioneer who designed, built, and tested the first tractor monoplane.
1st US federal cemetery with Union & Confederate graves opens, Missouri
1st US federal cemetery with Union & Confederate graves opens, Missouri
Facing internal counterrevolutionary pressures and external German offensive, Bolsheviks forced to sign harsh Treaty of
Facing internal counterrevolutionary pressures and external German offensive, Bolsheviks forced to sign harsh Treaty of Brest-Litovsk with Germany and Austria
1st international air mail service from US, Seattle-Victoria, BC
This is a list of air cargo and airmail related events as well as a summary from the decade 1910–1919 (references to be found via the main Wikipedia links where not explicitly referenced here):
Montreal Canadiens scores NHL record 16 goals beating Quebec Bulldogs
Montreal Canadiens scores NHL record 16 goals beating Quebec Bulldogs
The Asiatic Inquiry Commission, established by the South African Government, proposes a system of voluntary repatriation
The Asiatic Inquiry Commission, established by the South African Government, proposes a system of voluntary repatriation and segregation of Indians and prohibits Indians from buying agricultural land in a specified area along the coast
Italian fascists occupy Fiume & Rijeka
Italian fascists occupy Fiume & Rijeka
Time magazine publishes 1st issue featuring Joseph G. Cannon (Speaker of US House of Representatives)
Time magazine publishes 1st issue featuring Joseph G. Cannon (Speaker of US House of Representatives)
German & Turkish friendship/trade treaty signed
German & Turkish friendship/trade treaty signed
International Greyhound Racing Association formed (Miami, Fla)
Miami is a coastal city in the U.S. state of Florida. It is the second-most populous city proper in Florida, with a population of 442,241 at the 2020 census.
German presidential candidate Earnest Thalmann (KPD) arrested
German presidential candidate Earnest Thalmann (KPD) arrested
Dutch Revolutionary Socialist Worker's party (RSAP), forms
The Revolutionary Socialist Party (Dutch: Revolutionair Socialistische Partij or RSP) was a Dutch socialist political party, that has been variously characterized as Trotskyist and syndicalist.
Australia snatches series against England 3-2 after being 2-0 down
Australia snatches series against England 3-2 after being 2-0 down
American Bowling Congress' largest tournament (24,765 competitors)
American Bowling Congress' largest tournament (24,765 competitors)
American bandleader Artie Shaw records "Frenesi" on RCA Victor label
Artie Shaw was an American clarinetist, composer, bandleader, and author of both fiction and non-fiction. Widely regarded as "one of jazz's finest clarinetists", Shaw led one of the United States'...
1st combat flight for Canadian British-built Avro Lancaster bomber
1st combat flight for Canadian British-built Avro Lancaster bomber
RAF bombing error hits The Hague killing 511
The bombing of the Bezuidenhout (Dutch: bombardement op het Bezuidenhout) took place on 3 March 1945, when the Royal Air Force mistakenly bombed the Bezuidenhout neighbourhood in the Dutch city of...
National-American Football League reverts to calling itself the NFL after 3 months
National-American Football League reverts to calling itself the NFL after 3 months
Bill Mikvy of Temple University scores NCAA basketball record 73 points, including 54 straight, in 93-69 win on the road
Bill Mikvy of Temple University scores NCAA basketball record 73 points, including 54 straight, in 93-69 win on the road at Wilkes College [1]
Puerto Rico approves its 1st self-written constitution
Puerto Rico (abbreviated PR), officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, is a self-governing Caribbean archipelago and island organized as an unincorporated territory of the United States under the...
Boston Braves, who own Milwaukee minor league franchise, block St Louis Browns attempt to shift their franchise to Milwa
Boston Braves, who own Milwaukee minor league franchise, block St Louis Browns attempt to shift their franchise to Milwaukee
Ice Dance Championship at Colorado Springs won by Markham & Jones of Great Britain
Courtney John Lyndhurst Jones is a British former ice dancer. With partner June Markham, he won the 1957 and 1958 world championship and European championship.
KTVU TV channel 2 in Oakland-San Francisco, California (IND) 1st broadcast
KTVU TV channel 2 in Oakland-San Francisco, California (IND) 1st broadcast
1st US probe to enter solar orbit, Pioneer 4, launched
1st US probe to enter solar orbit, Pioneer 4, launched
9th largest snowfall in NYC history (14.5")
9th largest snowfall in NYC history (14.5")
British Antarctic Territory forms
The British Antarctic Territory (BAT) is a sector of Antarctica claimed by the United Kingdom as one of its 14 British Overseas Territories, of which it is by far the largest by area.
American country blues musician "Mississippi" John Hurt 're-discovered' by musicologist Tom Hoskins in Avalon, Mississip
American country blues musician "Mississippi" John Hurt 're-discovered' by musicologist Tom Hoskins in Avalon, Mississippi [1]
US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Grenada gains partial independence from Britain
Grenada is an island country of the West Indies in the eastern Caribbean Sea. The southernmost of the Windward Islands, Grenada is directly south of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and about 100...
"Here's Where I Belong" opens/closes at Billy Rose Theater NYC
"Here's Where I Belong" opens/closes at Billy Rose Theater NYC
Apollo 9 launched for 151 Earth orbits (10 days)
Apollo 9 (March 3–13, 1969) was the third human spaceflight in NASA's Apollo program, which successfully tested systems and procedures critical to landing on the Moon.
Turkish Airlines Flight 981 crashes in the Ermenonville Forest outside Paris, killing all 346 people onboard
Turkish Airlines Flight 981 crashes in the Ermenonville Forest outside Paris, killing all 346 people onboard
5 workers are killed by the police in a demonstration in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
5 workers are killed by the police in a demonstration in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
Ice Pairs Champs at Tokyo won by Irina Rodnina/Alexandr Zaitsev (URS)
Ice Pairs Champs at Tokyo won by Irina Rodnina/Alexandr Zaitsev (URS)
1st day of Test cricket for Desmond Haynes (WI v Australia)
Desmond Leo Haynes is a former Barbadian cricketer and cricket coach who played for the West Indies cricket team between 1978 and 1994.
1st nuclear submarine, USS Nautilus is decommissioned
USS Nautilus (SSN-571) was the world's first nuclear-powered boat, nuclear-powered submarine, and the first submarine to complete a submerged transit of the North Pole on 3 August 1958.
Senate begins debate on expulsion of Sen Harrison Williams (D-NJ)
Senate begins debate on expulsion of Sen Harrison Williams (D-NJ)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw is admitted to hospital for surgery to repair his throwing arm under the
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw is admitted to hospital for surgery to repair his throwing arm under the alias 'Tom Brady'
NY Islanders score their most goals (11) vs Tor Maple Leafs (6)
The 1984–85 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 68th season of the Toronto NHL franchise, the 58th season as the Maple Leafs.
Ray Dandridge, third baseman in Negro Leagues, eleected to Hall of Fame
Ray Dandridge, third baseman in Negro Leagues, eleected to Hall of Fame
Eastern Airlines machinists union goes on strike; pilots respect picket lines
Eastern Airlines machinists union goes on strike; pilots respect picket lines
Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Boston, Massachusetts on WBCN 104.1 FM, in the evenings by tape delay
Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Boston, Massachusetts on WBCN 104.1 FM, in the evenings by tape delay
"Philoktetes Variations" with Ron Vawter premieres in Brussels
"Philoktetes Variations" with Ron Vawter premieres in Brussels
Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Fayetteville, North Carolina on WRCQ 103.5 FM
Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Fayetteville, North Carolina on WRCQ 103.5 FM
"Fortunate" single by soul singer Maxwell released (Billboard Music Award Best R&B Single of the Year, 1999)
"Fortunate" is a neo soul song from the 1999 motion picture Life and was released on the film's soundtrack. The song was written, composed, produced and arranged by R. Kelly and recorded by Maxwell.
Citizens of Switzerland narrowly vote in favor of their country becoming a member of the United Nations
Citizens of Switzerland narrowly vote in favor of their country becoming a member of the United Nations
The building of the Historisches Archiv der Stadt Köln (Historical Archives) in Cologne, Germany, collapses.
The Historical Archive of the City of Cologne (German: Historisches Archiv der Stadt Köln, or Kölner Stadtarchiv for short) is the municipal archive of Cologne, Germany.
Lorry crash in east Guinea kills 50 and injures 27
Lorry crash in east Guinea kills 50 and injures 27
45 people are killed by a bomb blast in Karachi, Pakistan
The March 2013 Karachi bombing was a terrorist attack that struck a predominantly Shia area inside Abbas Town, Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town in Karachi, Pakistan on 3 March 2013.
11th debate for Republican presidential candidates, hosted by Fox News, is held at the Fox Theatre in downtown Detroit,
11th debate for Republican presidential candidates, hosted by Fox News, is held at the Fox Theatre in downtown Detroit, Michigan
Mass grave of 800 children and infants confirmed at a former Catholic care home in Tuam, Ireland
The Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home, also known as St Mary's, or just The Home, operated in Tuam, County Galway, Ireland, from 1925 to 1961 as a Catholic-run institution for unmarried mothers and...
"The Emoji Movie" named worst film in 2017 in Razzies awards
"The Emoji Movie" named worst film in 2017 in Razzies awards
Heavy rain and landslides hit coastal areas of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro states, Brazil, killing at least 18 people
Rio de Janeiro, also known simply as Rio, is the capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro.
38 people shot and killed by security forces in anti-coup protests in Myanmar
Protests in Myanmar, known locally as the Spring Revolution, began in early 2021 in opposition to the coup d'état on 1 February, staged by Min Aung Hlaing, the commander-in-chief of the country's...
Russian forces seize the Ukrainian Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, the largest in Europe
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Station in southeastern Ukraine is the largest nuclear power plant in Europe and among the 10 largest in the world. It has been under Russian control since 2022.
Famous Births on March 3
birth
John II is born
John II is born
birth
Chief Joseph is born
Chief Joseph, American native american leader, known for native american leader, was born on 1840-03-03.
birth
Georg Cantor is born
Georg Cantor, German mathematician, known for mathematician, was born on 1845-03-03.
birth
Alexander Graham Bell is born
Alexander Graham Bell, American inventor of the telephone, known for inventor of the telephone, was born on 1847-03-03.
birth
Norman Bethune is born
Norman Bethune, Canadian physician, known for canadian physician, was born on 1890-03-03.
birth
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is born
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Ethiopian ethiopian public health official, known for ethiopian public health official, was born on 1966-03-03.
birth
Jean Harlow is born
Jean Harlow, American actress, known for american actress, was born on 1911-03-03. Jean Harlow was an American actress.
birth
Laura Harring is born
Laura Harring, American actress, known for american actress, was born on 1965-03-03.
birth
Julie Bowen is born
Julie Bowen, American actress, known for american actress, was born on 1971-03-03. Julie Bowen is an American actress.
birth
Ronan Keating is born
Ronan Keating, Irish singer, known for irish singer, was born on 1978-03-03. Ronan Patrick John Keating is an Irish singer, songwriter and media personality.
birth
Jessica Biel is born
Jessica Biel, American actress, known for american actress, was born on 1983-03-03. Jessica Claire Timberlake is an American actress.
birth
Camila Cabello is born
Camila Cabello, American musician, known for american singer, was born on 1998-03-03. Karla Camila Cabello Estrabao is an American singer and songwriter.
birth
Roger Turner is born
Roger Turner is born
birth
Jackie Joyner-Kersee is born
Jackie Joyner-Kersee, American athlete, known for american track and field athlete, was born on 1963-03-03.
Notable Deaths on March 3
death
Robert Hooke dies
Robert Hooke, English polymath, known for english polymath, died on 1703-03-03. Robert Hooke (18 July 1635 – 3 March 1703) was an English polymath who was active as a physicist ('natural…
death
Aurangzeb dies
Aurangzeb dies
death
Lou Costello dies
Lou Costello, American comedian and actor, known for american comedian and actor, died on 1959-03-03.
death
Hergé dies
Hergé, Belgian cartoonist, known for belgian cartoonist, died on 1983-03-03. Georges Prosper Remi, known by the pen name Hergé, from the French pronunciation of his reversed initials RG, was a…
death
Albert Sabin dies
Albert Sabin, American polish-american medical researcher, known for polish-american medical researcher, died on 1993-03-03.
death
Roger Bannister dies
Roger Bannister, British athlete who ran the first sub-4-minute mile, known for english athlete who ran the first sub-4-minute mile, died on 2018-03-03.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on March 3, 1575?
- Indian Mughal Emperor Akbar defeats Bengali army at the Battle of Tukaroi
- What happened on March 3, 1857?
- Second Opium War: France and the United Kingdom declare war on China
- What happened on March 3, 1861?
- Alexander II of Russia signs the Emancipation Manifesto, freeing serfs and granting them full rights as free citizens [O.S. Feb 19]
- What happened on March 3, 1887?
- Anne Sullivan begins teaching 6-year-old blind-deaf Helen Keller
- What happened on March 3, 1917?
- First major strike of the Russian "February Revolution" starts at the giant Putilov factory in Petrograd [OS=Feb 18]
Complete Timeline — March 3 Through the Ages
78 Origin of the Saka Era in India
The Shaka era also known as Shali Vahana (S.V) is a historical Hindu calendar era (year numbering), the epoch (its year zero) of which corresponds to 78 CE.
St. Simplicius is elected to succeed Pope Hilarius
St. Simplicius is elected to succeed Pope Hilarius
Glycerius appointed a puppet Emperor of the Western Empire by Burgundian king and patrician Gundobad (deposed 474)
Glycerius appointed a puppet Emperor of the Western Empire by Burgundian king and patrician Gundobad (deposed 474)
Ostrogoten King Theodorik the Great beats Odoaker
Ostrogoten King Theodorik the Great beats Odoaker
Statute of Rhuddlan incorporates the Principality of Wales into England
The Principality of Wales (Welsh: Tywysogaeth Cymru) was originally the territory of the native Welsh princes of the House of Aberffraw from 1216 to 1283, encompassing two-thirds of modern Wales...
Austrian civil war ends
Austrian civil war ends
Bishop Gabriele Condulmer elected as Pope Eugene IV
Pope Eugene IV (born Gabriele Condulmer; Latin: Eugenius IV; Italian: Eugenio IV; 1383 – 23 February 1447) was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 11 March 1431 to his...
Ferrante (later Ferdinand I), illegitimate son of Alfonso the Magnanimous, King of Naples, made Duke of Calabria and hei
Ferrante (later Ferdinand I), illegitimate son of Alfonso the Magnanimous, King of Naples, made Duke of Calabria and heir to the kingdom
John II is born
John II is born
Battle of Toro, during the War of the Castilian Succession, is inconclusive; Isabella of Castile claims a win for her an
Battle of Toro, during the War of the Castilian Succession, is inconclusive; Isabella of Castile claims a win for her and Ferdinand of Aragon against the Portuguese, ending the threat of invasion
Indian Mughal Emperor Akbar defeats Bengali army at the Battle of Tukaroi
Indian Mughal Emperor Akbar defeats Bengali army at the Battle of Tukaroi
The Olympic Theatre, designed by Andrea Palladio, is inaugurated in Vicenza.
Andrea Palladio was an Italian Renaissance architect active in the Venetian Republic.
Trinity College Dublin and its library is founded by royal charter by Elizabeth I on the former site of the Priory of Al
Trinity College Dublin and its library is founded by royal charter by Elizabeth I on the former site of the Priory of All Hallows [1]
1st tavern in Boston (Mass) opens (Samuel Cole)
Samuel Cole (1597–1666/67) was an early settler of Boston in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, arriving with the Winthrop Fleet in 1630.
Duke Bernard of Saxe-Weimar occupies Rheinfelden
Duke Bernard of Saxe-Weimar occupies Rheinfelden
First Battle of Tobago: Dutch fleet under Jacob Binckes forces a French squadron led by Jean II d'Estrées to retreat off
First Battle of Tobago: Dutch fleet under Jacob Binckes forces a French squadron led by Jean II d'Estrées to retreat off Tobago in the Caribbean Sea during the Franco-Dutch War
Robert Hooke dies
Robert Hooke, English polymath, known for english polymath, died on 1703-03-03. Robert Hooke (18 July 1635 – 3 March 1703) was an English polymath who was active as a physicist ('natural…
Aurangzeb dies
Aurangzeb dies
American commodore Esek Hopkins occupies Nassau, Bahamas
American commodore Esek Hopkins occupies Nassau, Bahamas
First whale harpooned in the Pacific Ocean by English ship Emilia off the coast of South America [1]
First whale harpooned in the Pacific Ocean by English ship Emilia off the coast of South America [1]
1st US internal revenue act (taxing distilled spirits & carriages)
1st US internal revenue act (taxing distilled spirits & carriages)
1st US Jewish governor, David Emanuel, takes office in Georgia
1st US Jewish governor, David Emanuel, takes office in Georgia
1st impeachment trial of a US federal judge, John Pickering, begins
1st impeachment trial of a US federal judge, John Pickering, begins
Louisiana-Missouri Territory forms
The Louisiana Territory, officially the Territory of Louisiana, was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from July 4, 1805, until June 4, 1812, when it was renamed...
Office of Surgeon General of the US Army forms
Office of Surgeon General of the US Army forms
US declares war on Algiers for taking US prisoners & demanding tribute
US declares war on Algiers for taking US prisoners & demanding tribute
Mississippi Territory is divided into Alabama Territory & Mississippi
The Territory of Mississippi was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that was created under an organic act passed by the Congress of the United States.
Missouri Compromise passes, allowing Missouri to join the United States despite slavery still being legal there.
The history of Missouri begins with settlement of the region by indigenous people during the Paleo-Indian period beginning in about 12,000 BC.
American tailor and inventor Thomas L. Jennings (30) receives US patent for his "dry-scouring" process. the forerunner o
American tailor and inventor Thomas L. Jennings (30) receives US patent for his "dry-scouring" process. the forerunner of today’s modern dry-cleaning
Congress authorizes a US mint at New Orleans, Louisiana; coins identified with mint mark 'O'
Congress authorizes a US mint at New Orleans, Louisiana; coins identified with mint mark 'O'
Congress increases US Supreme Court membership from 7 to 9
Congress increases US Supreme Court membership from 7 to 9
Rebellion at Pelee Island, Ontario, Canada
Ontario is the southernmost province of Canada. Located in Central Canada, Ontario is the country's most populous province.
Chief Joseph is born
Chief Joseph, American native american leader, known for native american leader, was born on 1840-03-03.
Congress appropriates $30,000 "to test the practicability of establishing a system of electro-magnetic telegraphs" by th
Congress appropriates $30,000 "to test the practicability of establishing a system of electro-magnetic telegraphs" by the US
Florida becomes 27th state of the Union
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the U.S. state of Florida: Florida – third most populous and the southeasternmost of the 50 states of the United States of...
Georg Cantor is born
Georg Cantor, German mathematician, known for mathematician, was born on 1845-03-03.
US Post Office Department is authorized to issue postage stamps
A postage stamp is a small piece of paper issued by a post office, postal administration, or other authorized vendors to customers who pay postage (the cost involved in moving, insuring, or...
Alexander Graham Bell is born
Alexander Graham Bell, American inventor of the telephone, known for inventor of the telephone, was born on 1847-03-03.
Gold Coinage Act authorizes $20 Double Eagle gold coin and the $1 Gold Liberty coin in the USA
A double eagle is a gold coin of the United States with a denomination of $20. (Its gold content of 0.9675 troy ounces [30.09 g] was worth $20 at the 1849 official price of $20.67 ozt by the Gold...
Congress authorizes smallest US silver coin (3 cent piece)
Congress authorizes smallest US silver coin (3 cent piece)
Transcontinental railroad survey is authorized by US Congress
The Pacific Railroad Acts of 1862 were a series of acts of Congress that promoted the construction of a "transcontinental railroad" (the Pacific Railroad) in the United States through authorizing the...
US Congress approves $30,000 to test camels for military use
US Congress approves $30,000 to test camels for military use
Second Opium War: France and the United Kingdom declare war on China
Second Opium War: France and the United Kingdom declare war on China
Alexander II of Russia signs the Emancipation Manifesto, freeing serfs and granting them full rights as free citizens [O
Alexander II of Russia signs the Emancipation Manifesto, freeing serfs and granting them full rights as free citizens [O.S. Feb 19]
Union forces under General Pope lay siege to New Madrid, Missouri (US Civil War)
The American Civil War (April 12, 1861 – May 26, 1865; also known by other names) was a civil war in the United States between the Union ("the North") and the Confederacy ("the South"), which was...
1st US wartime military conscription bill enacted
1st US wartime military conscription bill enacted
Opening of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, the founding member of the HSBC Group.
HSBC Holdings plc is a British universal bank and financial services group headquartered in London, England, with historical and business links to East Asia and a multinational footprint.
University of South Carolina opens to all races
The University of South Carolina (USC, SC, or Carolina) is a public research university in Columbia, South Carolina, United States.
US Congress changes Indian tribes status from independent to dependent
US Congress changes Indian tribes status from independent to dependent
US Congress & government retroactively raise own salaries
US Congress & government retroactively raise own salaries
Georges Bizet's last and greatest opera "Carmen" premieres at the Opéra-Comique in Paris, France
Georges Bizet's last and greatest opera "Carmen" premieres at the Opéra-Comique in Paris, France
First recognized hockey game is played at the Victoria Skating Rink in Montreal, according to the International Ice Hock
First recognized hockey game is played at the Victoria Skating Rink in Montreal, according to the International Ice Hockey Federation, though it likely occurred much earlier [1]
Treaty of San Stefano signed by Russian and Ottoman empires grants independence to Bulgaria after 500 years of Turkish r
Treaty of San Stefano signed by Russian and Ottoman empires grants independence to Bulgaria after 500 years of Turkish rule
1st female lawyer heard by US Supreme Court (Belva Ann Bennett Lockwood)
1st female lawyer heard by US Supreme Court (Belva Ann Bennett Lockwood)
NY Steam Corp begins distributing steam to Manhattan buildings
NY Steam Corp begins distributing steam to Manhattan buildings
Congress authorizes the 1st steel vessels in US navy
Congress authorizes the 1st steel vessels in US navy
1st US state (California) establishes a permanent forest commission
1st US state (California) establishes a permanent forest commission
Anne Sullivan begins teaching 6-year-old blind-deaf Helen Keller
Anne Sullivan begins teaching 6-year-old blind-deaf Helen Keller
American Protective Association forms (anti-Catholic) in Clinton Iowa
The American Protective Association (APA) was an American anti-Catholic secret society established in 1887 by Protestants.
US President Harrison announced the government would open the 1.9 million-acre tract of Indian Territory for settlement
US President Harrison announced the government would open the 1.9 million-acre tract of Indian Territory for settlement precisely at noon on April 22
Norman Bethune is born
Norman Bethune, Canadian physician, known for canadian physician, was born on 1890-03-03.
The Penalty Spot Kick rule in Association Football is conceived, but does not come into effect until the next season.
The Penalty Spot Kick rule in Association Football is conceived, but does not come into effect until the next season.
1st cattle tuberculosis test in US made, Villa Nova, Penn
1st cattle tuberculosis test in US made, Villa Nova, Penn
US Congress authorizes 1st federal road agency, in Department of Agriculture
US Congress authorizes 1st federal road agency, in Department of Agriculture
"NY Atlantis" 1st Greek-language publication in US begins
"NY Atlantis" 1st Greek-language publication in US begins
US Congress creates National Bureau of Standards, in Department of Commerce
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is an agency of the United States Department of Commerce whose mission is to promote American innovation and industrial competitiveness.
Roger Turner is born
Roger Turner is born
North Carolina becomes 1st state requiring registration of nurses
North Carolina becomes 1st state requiring registration of nurses
Vuia I aircraft built by Romanian Traian Vuia tested in France
Traian Vuia or Trajan Vuia was a Romanian inventor and aviation pioneer who designed, built, and tested the first tractor monoplane.
1st US federal cemetery with Union & Confederate graves opens, Missouri
1st US federal cemetery with Union & Confederate graves opens, Missouri
Jean Harlow is born
Jean Harlow, American actress, known for american actress, was born on 1911-03-03. Jean Harlow was an American actress.
First major strike of the Russian "February Revolution" starts at the giant Putilov factory in Petrograd [OS=Feb 18]
First major strike of the Russian "February Revolution" starts at the giant Putilov factory in Petrograd [OS=Feb 18]
Facing internal counterrevolutionary pressures and external German offensive, Bolsheviks forced to sign harsh Treaty of
Facing internal counterrevolutionary pressures and external German offensive, Bolsheviks forced to sign harsh Treaty of Brest-Litovsk with Germany and Austria
1st international air mail service from US, Seattle-Victoria, BC
This is a list of air cargo and airmail related events as well as a summary from the decade 1910–1919 (references to be found via the main Wikipedia links where not explicitly referenced here):
Montreal Canadiens scores NHL record 16 goals beating Quebec Bulldogs
Montreal Canadiens scores NHL record 16 goals beating Quebec Bulldogs
The Asiatic Inquiry Commission, established by the South African Government, proposes a system of voluntary repatriation
The Asiatic Inquiry Commission, established by the South African Government, proposes a system of voluntary repatriation and segregation of Indians and prohibits Indians from buying agricultural land in a specified area along the coast
Italian fascists occupy Fiume & Rijeka
Italian fascists occupy Fiume & Rijeka
Time magazine publishes 1st issue featuring Joseph G. Cannon (Speaker of US House of Representatives)
Time magazine publishes 1st issue featuring Joseph G. Cannon (Speaker of US House of Representatives)
German & Turkish friendship/trade treaty signed
German & Turkish friendship/trade treaty signed
International Greyhound Racing Association formed (Miami, Fla)
Miami is a coastal city in the U.S. state of Florida. It is the second-most populous city proper in Florida, with a population of 442,241 at the 2020 census.
"The Star-Spangled Banner" officially becomes the US national anthem by congressional resolution; lyrics by Francis Scot
"The Star-Spangled Banner" officially becomes the US national anthem by congressional resolution; lyrics by Francis Scott Key in 1814 are set to John Stafford Smith's 18th-century tune "The Anacreontic Song"
German presidential candidate Earnest Thalmann (KPD) arrested
German presidential candidate Earnest Thalmann (KPD) arrested
Dutch Revolutionary Socialist Worker's party (RSAP), forms
The Revolutionary Socialist Party (Dutch: Revolutionair Socialistische Partij or RSP) was a Dutch socialist political party, that has been variously characterized as Trotskyist and syndicalist.
Australia snatches series against England 3-2 after being 2-0 down
Australia snatches series against England 3-2 after being 2-0 down
American Bowling Congress' largest tournament (24,765 competitors)
American Bowling Congress' largest tournament (24,765 competitors)
Mahatma Gandhi begins a fast in Bombay to protest against autocratic rule in India
Mahatma Gandhi begins a fast in Bombay to protest against autocratic rule in India
American bandleader Artie Shaw records "Frenesi" on RCA Victor label
Artie Shaw was an American clarinetist, composer, bandleader, and author of both fiction and non-fiction. Widely regarded as "one of jazz's finest clarinetists", Shaw led one of the United States'...
1st combat flight for Canadian British-built Avro Lancaster bomber
1st combat flight for Canadian British-built Avro Lancaster bomber
Battle of the Bismarck Sea: Australian and American air forces devastate Japanese navy convoy
At the beginning of the Pacific War in December 1941, which was during World War II, the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) was the third most powerful navy in the world, and Japan's naval air service was...
RAF bombing error hits The Hague killing 511
The bombing of the Bezuidenhout (Dutch: bombardement op het Bezuidenhout) took place on 3 March 1945, when the Royal Air Force mistakenly bombed the Bezuidenhout neighbourhood in the Dutch city of...
National-American Football League reverts to calling itself the NFL after 3 months
National-American Football League reverts to calling itself the NFL after 3 months
Bill Mikvy of Temple University scores NCAA basketball record 73 points, including 54 straight, in 93-69 win on the road
Bill Mikvy of Temple University scores NCAA basketball record 73 points, including 54 straight, in 93-69 win on the road at Wilkes College [1]
Puerto Rico approves its 1st self-written constitution
Puerto Rico (abbreviated PR), officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, is a self-governing Caribbean archipelago and island organized as an unincorporated territory of the United States under the...
Boston Braves, who own Milwaukee minor league franchise, block St Louis Browns attempt to shift their franchise to Milwa
Boston Braves, who own Milwaukee minor league franchise, block St Louis Browns attempt to shift their franchise to Milwaukee
Dutch swimmer Cockie Gastelaars breaks a 20-year-old world record for the 100m freestyle (1:04.2)
Dutch swimmer Cockie Gastelaars breaks a 20-year-old world record for the 100m freestyle (1:04.2)
Prime Minister of Australia Bob Hawke (26) weds first wife Hazel Masterson (26) at Perth Trinity Church in Australia
Prime Minister of Australia Bob Hawke (26) weds first wife Hazel Masterson (26) at Perth Trinity Church in Australia
Ice Dance Championship at Colorado Springs won by Markham & Jones of Great Britain
Courtney John Lyndhurst Jones is a British former ice dancer. With partner June Markham, he won the 1957 and 1958 world championship and European championship.
KTVU TV channel 2 in Oakland-San Francisco, California (IND) 1st broadcast
KTVU TV channel 2 in Oakland-San Francisco, California (IND) 1st broadcast
1st US probe to enter solar orbit, Pioneer 4, launched
1st US probe to enter solar orbit, Pioneer 4, launched
Lou Costello dies
Lou Costello, American comedian and actor, known for american comedian and actor, died on 1959-03-03.
9th largest snowfall in NYC history (14.5")
9th largest snowfall in NYC history (14.5")
British Antarctic Territory forms
The British Antarctic Territory (BAT) is a sector of Antarctica claimed by the United Kingdom as one of its 14 British Overseas Territories, of which it is by far the largest by area.
American country blues musician "Mississippi" John Hurt 're-discovered' by musicologist Tom Hoskins in Avalon, Mississip
American country blues musician "Mississippi" John Hurt 're-discovered' by musicologist Tom Hoskins in Avalon, Mississippi [1]
Jackie Joyner-Kersee is born
Jackie Joyner-Kersee, American athlete, known for american track and field athlete, was born on 1963-03-03.
US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Laura Harring is born
Laura Harring, American actress, known for american actress, was born on 1965-03-03.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is born
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Ethiopian ethiopian public health official, known for ethiopian public health official, was born on 1966-03-03.
American singer Liza Minnelli (20) weds Australian singer-songwriter Peter Allen (23) in New York City); divorce in 1974
American singer Liza Minnelli (20) weds Australian singer-songwriter Peter Allen (23) in New York City); divorce in 1974
Grenada gains partial independence from Britain
Grenada is an island country of the West Indies in the eastern Caribbean Sea. The southernmost of the Windward Islands, Grenada is directly south of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and about 100...
"Here's Where I Belong" opens/closes at Billy Rose Theater NYC
"Here's Where I Belong" opens/closes at Billy Rose Theater NYC
Apollo 9 launched for 151 Earth orbits (10 days)
Apollo 9 (March 3–13, 1969) was the third human spaceflight in NASA's Apollo program, which successfully tested systems and procedures critical to landing on the Moon.
Julie Bowen is born
Julie Bowen, American actress, known for american actress, was born on 1971-03-03. Julie Bowen is an American actress.
Turkish Airlines Flight 981 crashes in the Ermenonville Forest outside Paris, killing all 346 people onboard
Turkish Airlines Flight 981 crashes in the Ermenonville Forest outside Paris, killing all 346 people onboard
5 workers are killed by the police in a demonstration in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
5 workers are killed by the police in a demonstration in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
Ice Pairs Champs at Tokyo won by Irina Rodnina/Alexandr Zaitsev (URS)
Ice Pairs Champs at Tokyo won by Irina Rodnina/Alexandr Zaitsev (URS)
1st day of Test cricket for Desmond Haynes (WI v Australia)
Desmond Leo Haynes is a former Barbadian cricketer and cricket coach who played for the West Indies cricket team between 1978 and 1994.
Ronan Keating is born
Ronan Keating, Irish singer, known for irish singer, was born on 1978-03-03. Ronan Patrick John Keating is an Irish singer, songwriter and media personality.
1st nuclear submarine, USS Nautilus is decommissioned
USS Nautilus (SSN-571) was the world's first nuclear-powered boat, nuclear-powered submarine, and the first submarine to complete a submerged transit of the North Pole on 3 August 1958.
Senate begins debate on expulsion of Sen Harrison Williams (D-NJ)
Senate begins debate on expulsion of Sen Harrison Williams (D-NJ)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw is admitted to hospital for surgery to repair his throwing arm under the
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw is admitted to hospital for surgery to repair his throwing arm under the alias 'Tom Brady'
Jessica Biel is born
Jessica Biel, American actress, known for american actress, was born on 1983-03-03. Jessica Claire Timberlake is an American actress.
Hergé dies
Hergé, Belgian cartoonist, known for belgian cartoonist, died on 1983-03-03. Georges Prosper Remi, known by the pen name Hergé, from the French pronunciation of his reversed initials RG, was a…
Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (23) weds swimmer Janet Buchan in Menlo Park, California
Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (23) weds swimmer Janet Buchan in Menlo Park, California
NY Islanders score their most goals (11) vs Tor Maple Leafs (6)
The 1984–85 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 68th season of the Toronto NHL franchise, the 58th season as the Maple Leafs.
"Moonlighting" with Cybill Shepard & Bruce Willis premieres on ABC TV in the US
"Moonlighting" with Cybill Shepard & Bruce Willis premieres on ABC TV in the US
Ray Dandridge, third baseman in Negro Leagues, eleected to Hall of Fame
Ray Dandridge, third baseman in Negro Leagues, eleected to Hall of Fame
Eastern Airlines machinists union goes on strike; pilots respect picket lines
Eastern Airlines machinists union goes on strike; pilots respect picket lines
Los Angeles police officers severely beat motorist Rodney King, the beating is famously captured on amateur video and la
Los Angeles police officers severely beat motorist Rodney King, the beating is famously captured on amateur video and later leads to riots when the police officers are acquitted
Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Boston, Massachusetts on WBCN 104.1 FM, in the evenings by tape delay
Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Boston, Massachusetts on WBCN 104.1 FM, in the evenings by tape delay
Albert Sabin dies
Albert Sabin, American polish-american medical researcher, known for polish-american medical researcher, died on 1993-03-03.
"Philoktetes Variations" with Ron Vawter premieres in Brussels
"Philoktetes Variations" with Ron Vawter premieres in Brussels
Camilla Parker Bowles (46) and her husband retired Army Brigadier Andrew Parker Bowles(55) divorce, after 21 years of ma
Camilla Parker Bowles (46) and her husband retired Army Brigadier Andrew Parker Bowles(55) divorce, after 21 years of marriage
Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Fayetteville, North Carolina on WRCQ 103.5 FM
Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Fayetteville, North Carolina on WRCQ 103.5 FM
Camila Cabello is born
Camila Cabello, American musician, known for american singer, was born on 1998-03-03. Karla Camila Cabello Estrabao is an American singer and songwriter.
"Fortunate" single by soul singer Maxwell released (Billboard Music Award Best R&B Single of the Year, 1999)
"Fortunate" is a neo soul song from the 1999 motion picture Life and was released on the film's soundtrack. The song was written, composed, produced and arranged by R. Kelly and recorded by Maxwell.
Citizens of Switzerland narrowly vote in favor of their country becoming a member of the United Nations
Citizens of Switzerland narrowly vote in favor of their country becoming a member of the United Nations
American actor Michael Biehn (52) divorces English film producer Gina Marsh (43) after 20 years of marriage
American actor Michael Biehn (52) divorces English film producer Gina Marsh (43) after 20 years of marriage
The building of the Historisches Archiv der Stadt Köln (Historical Archives) in Cologne, Germany, collapses.
The Historical Archive of the City of Cologne (German: Historisches Archiv der Stadt Köln, or Kölner Stadtarchiv for short) is the municipal archive of Cologne, Germany.
Lorry crash in east Guinea kills 50 and injures 27
Lorry crash in east Guinea kills 50 and injures 27
45 people are killed by a bomb blast in Karachi, Pakistan
The March 2013 Karachi bombing was a terrorist attack that struck a predominantly Shia area inside Abbas Town, Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town in Karachi, Pakistan on 3 March 2013.
11th debate for Republican presidential candidates, hosted by Fox News, is held at the Fox Theatre in downtown Detroit,
11th debate for Republican presidential candidates, hosted by Fox News, is held at the Fox Theatre in downtown Detroit, Michigan
Mass grave of 800 children and infants confirmed at a former Catholic care home in Tuam, Ireland
The Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home, also known as St Mary's, or just The Home, operated in Tuam, County Galway, Ireland, from 1925 to 1961 as a Catholic-run institution for unmarried mothers and...
"The Emoji Movie" named worst film in 2017 in Razzies awards
"The Emoji Movie" named worst film in 2017 in Razzies awards
Roger Bannister dies
Roger Bannister, British athlete who ran the first sub-4-minute mile, known for english athlete who ran the first sub-4-minute mile, died on 2018-03-03.
Heavy rain and landslides hit coastal areas of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro states, Brazil, killing at least 18 people
Rio de Janeiro, also known simply as Rio, is the capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro.
38 people shot and killed by security forces in anti-coup protests in Myanmar
Protests in Myanmar, known locally as the Spring Revolution, began in early 2021 in opposition to the coup d'état on 1 February, staged by Min Aung Hlaing, the commander-in-chief of the country's...
Russian forces seize the Ukrainian Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, the largest in Europe
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Station in southeastern Ukraine is the largest nuclear power plant in Europe and among the 10 largest in the world. It has been under Russian control since 2022.