52 BC Vercingetorix, leader of the Gauls, surrenders to the Romans under Julius Caesar, ending the siege and Battle of A
52 BC Vercingetorix, leader of the Gauls, surrenders to the Romans under Julius Caesar, ending the siege and Battle of Alesia
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Dafydd ap Gruffydd, Prince of Gwynedd, Wales, becomes the first person to be executed by being hanged, drawn, and quarte
Dafydd ap Gruffydd, Prince of Gwynedd, Wales, becomes the first person to be executed by being hanged, drawn, and quartered
First facsimile photo is sent over city telephone lines in Washington, D.C.
First facsimile photo is sent over city telephone lines in Washington, D.C.
Italy invades Ethiopia, starting the Second Italo-Ethiopian War
The First Italo-Ethiopian War, also referred to as the First Italo-Abyssinian War, or simply known as the Abyssinian War in Italy (Italian: Guerra d'Abissinia), was a military confrontation fought...
Reunification of East Germany and West Germany; the West German flag is raised above the Brandenburg Gate at the stroke
Reunification of East Germany and West Germany; the West German flag is raised above the Brandenburg Gate at the stroke of midnight
"The Maltese Falcon," based on Dashiell Hammett's 1929 novel of the same name, directed by John Huston and starring Hump
"The Maltese Falcon," based on Dashiell Hammett's 1929 novel of the same name, directed by John Huston and starring Humphrey Bogart and Mary Astor, premieres in New York City
Irish pop singer Sinéad O'Connor tears up a picture of Pope John Paul II on "Saturday Night Live" [1]
On October 3, 1992, the Irish singer-songwriter Sinéad O'Connor appeared as the musical guest on the American live television sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live (SNL).
Former NFL running back, broadcaster, and actor O.J. Simpson is found not guilty of the murders of Nicole Simpson and Ro
Former NFL running back, broadcaster, and actor O.J. Simpson is found not guilty of the murders of Nicole Simpson and Ron Goldman in Los Angeles, California
New Zealand Natives, a privately organized and mainly Māori rugby team, play their first game in the UK and beat Surrey
New Zealand Natives, a privately organized and mainly Māori rugby team, play their first game in the UK and beat Surrey 4-1; they are the first national rugby team to wear all black and perform the haka
Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens weds his first wife, Flemish socialite Isabella Brant (17-ish) in St. Michael's Abbey,
Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens weds his first wife, Flemish socialite Isabella Brant (17-ish) in St. Michael's Abbey, Antwerp, Spanish Netherlands, until her death in 1626
German composer Fanny Mendelssohn (23) weds German artist Wilhelm Hensel (35), until her death in 1847 [1]
German composer Fanny Mendelssohn (23) weds German artist Wilhelm Hensel (35), until her death in 1847 [1]
French composer Hector Berlioz (29) weds Irish actress Harriet Smithson (30) at the British Embassy in Paris, France
French composer Hector Berlioz (29) weds Irish actress Harriet Smithson (30) at the British Embassy in Paris, France
Cardinal Guido elected Pope Coelestinus II
Cardinal Guido elected Pope Coelestinus II
William II of Holland elected Roman Catholic anti-king of Germany
William II of Holland elected Roman Catholic anti-king of Germany
Comet said to predict the death of Pope Urban IV is last seen
Comet said to predict the death of Pope Urban IV is last seen
Beauvais Cathedral's choir and transept, designed to be the largest French Gothic cathedral ever built, is completed
Beauvais Cathedral's choir and transept, designed to be the largest French Gothic cathedral ever built, is completed
Jews are expelled from Eger Bohemia
Jews are expelled from Eger Bohemia
The Siege of Leiden is lifted by the Watergeuzen and the forces of Admiral Boisot
The Siege of Leiden is lifted by the Watergeuzen and the forces of Admiral Boisot
Sangley Rebellion: Overseas Chinese, known as the Sangley, rise up against Spanish authorities in Manila, Philippines. S
Sangley Rebellion: Overseas Chinese, known as the Sangley, rise up against Spanish authorities in Manila, Philippines. Spanish, local Japanese, and indigenous Tagalog forces massacre an estimated 20,000 ethnic Chinese.
French troops occupy Mardyke
French troops occupy Mardyke
Qing Dynasty naval commander Shi Lang reaches Taiwan (under the Kingdom of Tungning) to receive the formal surrender of
Qing Dynasty naval commander Shi Lang reaches Taiwan (under the Kingdom of Tungning) to receive the formal surrender of Zheng Keshuang and Liu Guoxuan after the Battle of Penghu
An English and Dutch army occupies Limerick in Ireland
The history of Limerick stretches back to its establishment by Vikings as a walled city on King's Island (an island in the River Shannon) in 812, and to the granting of Limerick's city charter in...
France and Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI sign peace accord
France and Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI sign peace accord
The Treaty of Nissa is signed by the Ottoman Empire and Russia at the end of the Russian-Turkish War, 1736-1739
The Treaty of Nissa is signed by the Ottoman Empire and Russia at the end of the Russian-Turkish War, 1736-1739
Washington proclaims the first national Thanksgiving Day on November 26
The National Thanksgiving Proclamation was the first presidential proclamation of Thanksgiving in the United States.
Staedtler Company founded by J.S. Staedtler in Nuremberg, Germany
Staedtler SE is a German multinational stationery manufacturing company based in Nuremberg. The firm was founded by J.S.
Battle of Corinth, Mississippi (ends October 10)
The Second Battle of Corinth (which, in the context of the American Civil War, is usually referred to as the Battle of Corinth, to differentiate it from the siege of Corinth earlier the same year)...
Bloomingdale's department store opens in New York
Bloomingdale's Inc. is an upmarket American department store chain founded in 1861 by Joseph Bloomingdale and Lyman Bloomingdale. It was acquired by Federated Department Stores in 1930.
Modoc tribe Chief Kintpuash (also known as Captain Jack), the only Native American leader ever charged with war crimes,
Modoc tribe Chief Kintpuash (also known as Captain Jack), the only Native American leader ever charged with war crimes, is hanged by the US Army at Fort Klamath, Oregon
Captain Guillaume of Kerckhoven marches into Boma, Congo
Captain Guillaume of Kerckhoven marches into Boma, Congo
J. S. Thurman patents the motor-driven vacuum cleaner
A vacuum cleaner, also known simply as a vacuum (or a hoover in the UK), is a device that uses suction, and often agitation, in order to remove dirt and other debris from carpets, hard floors, and...
France and Spain sign a treaty for Morocco's independence
France and Spain sign a treaty for Morocco's independence
US regime names Charles Magoon governor of Cuba
The Provisional Government of Cuba (Spanish: Gobierno Provisional de Cuba) lasted from September 1906 to February 1909.
7.8 earthquake shakes Pleasant Valley, Nevada
7.8 earthquake shakes Pleasant Valley, Nevada
Boris becomes King of Bulgaria
Bulgaria, officially the Republic of Bulgaria, is a country in Southeast Europe. It is situated on the eastern portion of the Balkans directly south of the Danube river and west of the Black Sea.
Serbian, Croatian, and Slavic Parliament pass an accord for an 8-hour workday
Serbian, Croatian, and Slavic Parliament pass an accord for an 8-hour workday
American Pro Football Association (later the NFL) plays its first full round of games; Dayton Triangles beat Columbus Pa
American Pro Football Association (later the NFL) plays its first full round of games; Dayton Triangles beat Columbus Panhandles 14-0 in the first official game at Triangle Park, Dayton
King Hussein of Hejaz abdicates throne
Hussein bin Ali al-Hashimi was a Hejazi leader from the Banu Qatadah branch of the Banu Hashim clan who was the Sharif and Emir of Mecca from 1908 and, after proclaiming the Great Arab Revolt against...
English long-distance runner Violet Piercy sets the first recognized female marathon record in 3:40:22 on the Polytechni
English long-distance runner Violet Piercy sets the first recognized female marathon record in 3:40:22 on the Polytechnic Marathon course between Windsor and London
French submarine "Ondine" sinks while returning to Toulon, drowning 42
French submarine "Ondine" sinks while returning to Toulon, drowning 42
British Labour government restores diplomatic relations with USSR
British Labour government restores diplomatic relations with USSR
Iraq gains full independence from Britain and joins the League of Nations
The League of Nations (LN or LoN; French: Société des Nations [sɔsjete de nɑsjɔ̃], SdN) was the first worldwide intergovernmental organisation whose principal mission was to maintain world peace.
Gustave "Staf" de Clercq forms the Flemish National Covenant
Gustave "Staf" de Clercq forms the Flemish National Covenant
Lemmer-Urk Dyke closes
Lemmer-Urk Dyke closes
France's Vichy government proclaims an end to Jewish status
The Government of Vichy France was the collaborationist ruling regime or government in Nazi-occupied France during the Second World War.
British 8th Army lands at Termoli, East Italy
British 8th Army lands at Termoli, East Italy
First broadcast of Radio Herrijzend Nederland
First broadcast of Radio Herrijzend Nederland
First telescope lens 200 inches (508 cm) in diameter is completed
First telescope lens 200 inches (508 cm) in diameter is completed
Columbia University reports the discovery of uranium in the Belgian Congo
Columbia University reports the discovery of uranium in the Belgian Congo
WERD, the first Black-owned radio station, opens in Atlanta
WERD, the first Black-owned radio station, opens in Atlanta
Ethel Waters becomes the first Black lead actress on a TV sitcom (Beulah)
Ethel Waters becomes the first Black lead actress on a TV sitcom (Beulah)
Bobby Thomson hits a 3-run homer off Ralph Branca of the Brooklyn Dodgers in the bottom of the 9th inning with 1 out, gi
Bobby Thomson hits a 3-run homer off Ralph Branca of the Brooklyn Dodgers in the bottom of the 9th inning with 1 out, giving the New York Giants a dramatic 5-4 playoff win and the NL pennant at the Polo Grounds
First British nuclear test during Operation Hurricane at Monte Bello Island, Australia, UK becomes the world's third nuc
First British nuclear test during Operation Hurricane at Monte Bello Island, Australia, UK becomes the world's third nuclear power
KGGM TV channel 13 in Albuquerque, NM (CBS) begins broadcasting
KGGM TV channel 13 in Albuquerque, NM (CBS) begins broadcasting
"Father Knows Best" premieres
"Father Knows Best" premieres
"The Mickey Mouse Club" television series premieres
The Mickey Mouse Club is an American variety television show that aired intermittently from 1955 to 1996 and briefly returned to social media in 2017.
SF Giants (103-62) beat rivals LA Dodgers (102-63) 6-4 in season-ending NL pennant decider; Dodgers set MLB record for s
SF Giants (103-62) beat rivals LA Dodgers (102-63) 6-4 in season-ending NL pennant decider; Dodgers set MLB record for season attendance at 2,755,184
Hurricane Flora hits Haiti; about 5,000 die and 100,000 are injured
Hurricane Flora hits Haiti; about 5,000 die and 100,000 are injured
NY Yankees beat Cleveland Indians 8-3 to clinch the Bronx Bombers' 5th consecutive AL pennant and 29th in the club's his
NY Yankees beat Cleveland Indians 8-3 to clinch the Bronx Bombers' 5th consecutive AL pennant and 29th in the club's history
Cubs lose season finale 6-3 to Pirates; Ernie Banks and Don Kessinger combine to tie MLB record of three triple plays in
Cubs lose season finale 6-3 to Pirates; Ernie Banks and Don Kessinger combine to tie MLB record of three triple plays in a season
Whitey Ford notches win #232 in a season-ending 11-5 victory against the Boston Red Sox, becoming the Yankees' winninges
Whitey Ford notches win #232 in a season-ending 11-5 victory against the Boston Red Sox, becoming the Yankees' winningest pitcher
Marshal Artur da Costa e Silva elected president
Artur da Costa e Silva was a Brazilian Army Marshal and the second president of the Brazilian military government that came to power after the 1964 coup d'état.
Belgian King Baudouin inaugurates the world's biggest floodgate in Antwerp
Belgian King Baudouin inaugurates the world's biggest floodgate in Antwerp
Howard Sackler's "The Great White Hope" premieres in New York City
Howard Sackler's "The Great White Hope" premieres in New York City
First umpires' strike in MLB history lasts one day during League Championship Series; AL and NL presidents recognize new
First umpires' strike in MLB history lasts one day during League Championship Series; AL and NL presidents recognize newly formed MLB Umpires Association and negotiate labor contract
Future Baseball Hall of Fame left-handed pitcher Steve Carlton wins his 27th game as Philadelphia beats the Cubs 11-1 at
Future Baseball Hall of Fame left-handed pitcher Steve Carlton wins his 27th game as Philadelphia beats the Cubs 11-1 at Wrigley Field, accounting for almost half of the Phillies' 59 season wins
Future Basketball Hall of Fame guard Jerry West ("Mr. Clutch") retires after 14 NBA seasons with the LA Lakers; West sco
Future Basketball Hall of Fame guard Jerry West ("Mr. Clutch") retires after 14 NBA seasons with the LA Lakers; West scores 25,192 career points and averages 29.1 ppg in 153 playoff games
Ted Bundy's victim Nancy Wilcox disappears in Salt Lake City, Utah
Theodore Robert Bundy (né Cowell; November 24, 1946 – January 24, 1989) was an American serial killer who kidnapped, raped and murdered dozens of young women and girls between 1974 and 1978.
Future Baseball Hall of Fame right fielder Hank Aaron singles in his last MLB at-bat and drives in his 2,297th run as th
Future Baseball Hall of Fame right fielder Hank Aaron singles in his last MLB at-bat and drives in his 2,297th run as the Milwaukee Brewers lose 5-2 to the Detroit Tigers
Price of gold hits a record $223.50 an ounce in London
Price of gold hits a record $223.50 an ounce in London
Four die in an attack on a synagogue in Paris
On 3 October 1980, a bomb exploded outside the rue Copernic synagogue in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, France, during Shabbat services.
Center fielder Robin Yount homers twice as Milwaukee whips Baltimore 10-2 at Memorial Stadium to win the Brewers' only A
Center fielder Robin Yount homers twice as Milwaukee whips Baltimore 10-2 at Memorial Stadium to win the Brewers' only AL East Championship
US government shuts down due to lack of agreement over passage of bills
US government shuts down due to lack of agreement over passage of bills
21st Shuttle Mission (51J), Atlantis 1, all-military flight launches
21st Shuttle Mission (51J), Atlantis 1, all-military flight launches
Baltimore loses 6-3 to the Detroit Tigers, ensuring the Orioles' first-ever last-place finish in the AL East standings
The Detroit Tigers are an American professional baseball team based in Detroit. The Tigers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central Division.
Michael Pruffer of France skis 135.26 mph at Portillo, Chile
Michael Pruffer of France skis 135.26 mph at Portillo, Chile
Criterion Center Theater opens on Broadway between 44th and 45th Streets in New York City
Criterion Center Theater opens on Broadway between 44th and 45th Streets in New York City
Oakland Raiders promote 42-year-old Art Shell as the first African American to be an NFL head coach in modern times, tak
Oakland Raiders promote 42-year-old Art Shell as the first African American to be an NFL head coach in modern times, taking over from Mike Shanahan
Detroit first baseman Cecil Fielder becomes the 11th player in MLB history to hit 50 home runs in a season, hitting his
Detroit first baseman Cecil Fielder becomes the 11th player in MLB history to hit 50 home runs in a season, hitting his 50th and 51st in a 10-3 win against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium
Kansas City third baseman George Brett becomes the first in MLB history to win a batting title in three different decade
Kansas City third baseman George Brett becomes the first in MLB history to win a batting title in three different decades, going 1 for 1 in the Royals' 5-2 loss against Cleveland to win the AL batting title with a .329 average; AL batting champion in 1976, 1980, and 1990
American "Queen of Pop" singer Madonna premieres her "Erotica" music video on MTV
Madonna Louise Ciccone is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress.
World music singer Harry Belafonte performs in Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark
World music singer Harry Belafonte performs in Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark
Fernando Henrique Cardoso is elected president of Brazil
Fernando Henrique Cardoso is elected president of Brazil
First first-class match at Hurstville Oval, Sydney (NSW vs. Western Australia)
First first-class match at Hurstville Oval, Sydney (NSW vs. Western Australia)
Thunderdome in Tampa Bay is renamed Tropicana Field
Thunderdome in Tampa Bay is renamed Tropicana Field
Chelsea scores a massive upset when they humble English Premier League champions Manchester United 5-0 at Stamford Bridg
Chelsea scores a massive upset when they humble English Premier League champions Manchester United 5-0 at Stamford Bridge; Gus Poyet sets the tone by scoring after just 27 seconds; Nicky Butt is sent off for United
St. Louis first baseman Mark McGwire hits his 65th home run of the season in a rain-shortened 9-5 win over the Cubs at B
St. Louis first baseman Mark McGwire hits his 65th home run of the season in a rain-shortened 9-5 win over the Cubs at Busch Stadium and wins his second straight home run title over Sammy Sosa, who hits his 63rd home run in the same game
After a 21-season career, Paul Coffey officially retires from the NHL, having won four Stanley Cups with the Edmonton Oi
After a 21-season career, Paul Coffey officially retires from the NHL, having won four Stanley Cups with the Edmonton Oilers, finishing second on the all-time list for points by defensemen (1,531 in 1,409 games), and playing in 14 All-Star Games
San Diego outfielder Rickey Henderson scores a run in the 3rd inning of the Padres' 12-5 loss to the LA Dodgers to tie t
San Diego outfielder Rickey Henderson scores a run in the 3rd inning of the Padres' 12-5 loss to the LA Dodgers to tie the MLB record of 2,245 runs scored, held by the legendary Ty Cobb
Roy Horn of Siegfried & Roy is attacked by one of the show's tigers, canceling the show for good
Father of the Pride is an American animated sitcom created by Jeffrey Katzenberg and produced by DreamWorks Animation for NBC. Father of the Pride follows a family of white lions, the patriarch of...
Final game in Montreal Expos team history is played in NYC against the Mets at Shea Stadium, an 8-1 defeat; Jamey Carrol
Final game in Montreal Expos team history is played in NYC against the Mets at Shea Stadium, an 8-1 defeat; Jamey Carroll scores the final Expos run, and Endy Chavez is the last Expos batter
Seattle Mariners' Japanese right fielder Ichiro Suzuki adds two more singles in a 3-0 defeat to Texas to finish the seas
Seattle Mariners' Japanese right fielder Ichiro Suzuki adds two more singles in a 3-0 defeat to Texas to finish the season with an MLB record of 262 hits
TV series "Desperate Housewives," starring Teri Hatcher and an ensemble cast, premieres in the US on ABC
Desperate Housewives is an American mystery comedy-drama television series created by Marc Cherry, and produced by ABC Studios and Cherry Productions.
South Africa's Mark Boucher breaks Ian Healy's record to become the wicketkeeper with the most dismissals in Test cricke
South Africa's Mark Boucher breaks Ian Healy's record to become the wicketkeeper with the most dismissals in Test cricket (395) as he stumps Umar Gul off Paul Harris in the second innings of the first Test win against Pakistan in Karachi
American surfer Kelly Slater clinches his record 9th world championship after round 3 of the Billabong Pro in Mundaka, S
American surfer Kelly Slater clinches his record 9th world championship after round 3 of the Billabong Pro in Mundaka, Spain; he accrues enough points with 5 victories to win the title with 2 scheduled ASP Tour contests remaining to be surfed
19th Commonwealth Games open in Delhi, India
The 2010 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XIX Commonwealth Games and commonly known as Delhi 2010, were an international multi-sport event for the members of the Commonwealth that was held...
34 people are killed in a series of bombings in Aleppo, Syria
Aleppo is a city in northern Syria, which serves as the capital of the Aleppo Governorate, the country's most populous governorate.
people are killed after a migrant ship catches fire and shipwrecks off the coast of Lampedusa, Italy
people are killed after a migrant ship catches fire and shipwrecks off the coast of Lampedusa, Italy
83 million accounts are compromised after a cyberattack on JPMorgan Chase and nine other financial institutions
The 2014 JPMorgan Chase data breach was a cyberattack against American bank JPMorgan Chase that is believed to have compromised data associated with over 83 million accounts—76 million households...
Flash floods on the French Riviera kill at least 19 people
Flash floods on the French Riviera kill at least 19 people
Yoshinori Ohsumi from Japan wins the Nobel Prize in Medicine for research into autophagy
Yoshinori Ohsumi (大隅 良典, Ōsumi Yoshinori; born February 9, 1945) is a Japanese cell biologist specializing in autophagy, the process that cells use to destroy and recycle cellular components. Ohsumi...
people have died taking selfies since 2011, according to a study in the "Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care"
people have died taking selfies since 2011, according to a study in the "Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care"
The UK's wettest day on record, with an average of 31.7 mm (1.24 in) across the country in the wake of Storm Alex
The UK's wettest day on record, with an average of 31.7 mm (1.24 in) across the country in the wake of Storm Alex
MLB Cleveland wins its last game under the Indians name, defeating the Texas Rangers 6-0
MLB Cleveland wins its last game under the Indians name, defeating the Texas Rangers 6-0
Kawhi Leonard returns from injury in a preseason win over the Portland Trail Blazers
Kawhi Leonard returns from injury in a preseason win over the Portland Trail Blazers
Ringo Starr postpones five dates of his All-Starr Band tour in Canada due to testing positive for COVID-19
Sir Richard Starkey, known as Ringo Starr, is an English musician, singer, songwriter and actor who achieved international fame as the drummer for the Beatles.
Nobel Prize in Physics awarded to Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz and Anne L’Huillier for research into attosecond pulses
Nobel Prize in Physics awarded to Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz and Anne L’Huillier for research into attosecond pulses of light [1]
At least 78 people die after an overloaded ferry capsizes on Lake Kivu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo [1]
At least 78 people die after an overloaded ferry capsizes on Lake Kivu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo [1]
American rapper and hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs (55) is sentenced to four years and two months in a federal crimina
American rapper and hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs (55) is sentenced to four years and two months in a federal criminal case of transportation for prostitution
Famous Births on October 3
birth
Timothy Thomas Fortune is born
Timothy Thomas Fortune is born
birth
Günther von Kluge is born
Günther von Kluge, German field marshal, known for german field marshal, was born on 1882-10-03.
birth
Thomas Wolfe is born
Thomas Wolfe, American novelist, known for american novelist, was born on 1900-10-03. Thomas Clayton Wolfe (October 3, 1900 – September 15, 1938) was an American novelist and short story writer.
birth
James Herriot is born
James Herriot, British veterinary surgeon, known for british veterinary surgeon, was born on 1916-10-03.
birth
Al Sharpton is born
Al Sharpton baptist minister, activist and talk show host, known for american baptist minister, activist and talk show host, was born on 1955-10-03. Alfred Charles Sharpton Jr.
birth
Neve Campbell is born
Neve Campbell, Canadian actress, known for canadian actress, was born on 1974-10-03. Neve Adrianne Campbell is a Canadian actress.
birth
Tessa Thompson is born
Tessa Thompson, American actress, known for american actress, was born on 1984-10-03. Tessa Lynne Thompson is an American actress.
birth
Stevie Ray Vaughan is born
Stevie Ray Vaughan, American musician, known for american blues guitarist, was born on 1954-10-03.
birth
Chubby Checker is born
Chubby Checker, American musician, known for american singer, was born on 1942-10-03. Chubby Checker is an American rock and roll singer and dancer.
birth
Tommy Lee is born
Tommy Lee, Greek musician, known for american drummer, was born on 1963-10-03. Thomas Lee is a Greek musician, best known as the co-founder and drummer of heavy metal band Mötley Crüe.
birth
Gwen Stefani is born
Gwen Stefani, American musician, known for american singer-songwriter, was born on 1970-10-03.
birth
Neale Fraser is born
Neale Fraser, Australian athlete, known for australian tennis player, was born on 1933-10-03. Neale Andrew Fraser, (3 October 1933 – 2 December 2024) was an Australian champion tennis player.
birth
Dave Winfield is born
Dave Winfield, American athlete, known for american baseball player, was born on 1952-10-03. David Mark Winfield is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) right fielder.
birth
Fred Couples is born
Fred Couples, American athlete, known for american professional golfer, was born on 1960-10-03.
Notable Deaths on October 3
death
John Heisman dies
John Heisman, American sportsman, known for american sportsman, died on 1936-10-03. John William Heisman ( HYZE-mən; October 23, 1869 – October 3, 1936) was an American sportsman, writer, and actor.
death
Akio Morita dies
Akio Morita, Japanese entrepreneur, known for japanese entrepreneur, died on 1999-10-03.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on October 3, 52?
- 52 BC Vercingetorix, leader of the Gauls, surrenders to the Romans under Julius Caesar, ending the siege and Battle of Alesia
- What happened on October 3, 1283?
- Dafydd ap Gruffydd, Prince of Gwynedd, Wales, becomes the first person to be executed by being hanged, drawn, and quartered
- What happened on October 3, 1922?
- First facsimile photo is sent over city telephone lines in Washington, D.C.
- What happened on October 3, 1935?
- The First Italo-Ethiopian War, also referred to as the First Italo-Abyssinian War, or simply known as the Abyssinian War in Italy (Italian: Guerra d'Abissinia), was a military confrontation fought...
- What happened on October 3, 1990?
- Reunification of East Germany and West Germany; the West German flag is raised above the Brandenburg Gate at the stroke of midnight
Complete Timeline — October 3 Through the Ages
52 BC Vercingetorix, leader of the Gauls, surrenders to the Romans under Julius Caesar, ending the siege and Battle of A
52 BC Vercingetorix, leader of the Gauls, surrenders to the Romans under Julius Caesar, ending the siege and Battle of Alesia
Cardinal Guido elected Pope Coelestinus II
Cardinal Guido elected Pope Coelestinus II
William II of Holland elected Roman Catholic anti-king of Germany
William II of Holland elected Roman Catholic anti-king of Germany
Comet said to predict the death of Pope Urban IV is last seen
Comet said to predict the death of Pope Urban IV is last seen
Beauvais Cathedral's choir and transept, designed to be the largest French Gothic cathedral ever built, is completed
Beauvais Cathedral's choir and transept, designed to be the largest French Gothic cathedral ever built, is completed
Dafydd ap Gruffydd, Prince of Gwynedd, Wales, becomes the first person to be executed by being hanged, drawn, and quarte
Dafydd ap Gruffydd, Prince of Gwynedd, Wales, becomes the first person to be executed by being hanged, drawn, and quartered
Jews are expelled from Eger Bohemia
Jews are expelled from Eger Bohemia
The Siege of Leiden is lifted by the Watergeuzen and the forces of Admiral Boisot
The Siege of Leiden is lifted by the Watergeuzen and the forces of Admiral Boisot
Sangley Rebellion: Overseas Chinese, known as the Sangley, rise up against Spanish authorities in Manila, Philippines. S
Sangley Rebellion: Overseas Chinese, known as the Sangley, rise up against Spanish authorities in Manila, Philippines. Spanish, local Japanese, and indigenous Tagalog forces massacre an estimated 20,000 ethnic Chinese.
Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens weds his first wife, Flemish socialite Isabella Brant (17-ish) in St. Michael's Abbey,
Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens weds his first wife, Flemish socialite Isabella Brant (17-ish) in St. Michael's Abbey, Antwerp, Spanish Netherlands, until her death in 1626
French troops occupy Mardyke
French troops occupy Mardyke
Qing Dynasty naval commander Shi Lang reaches Taiwan (under the Kingdom of Tungning) to receive the formal surrender of
Qing Dynasty naval commander Shi Lang reaches Taiwan (under the Kingdom of Tungning) to receive the formal surrender of Zheng Keshuang and Liu Guoxuan after the Battle of Penghu
An English and Dutch army occupies Limerick in Ireland
The history of Limerick stretches back to its establishment by Vikings as a walled city on King's Island (an island in the River Shannon) in 812, and to the granting of Limerick's city charter in...
France and Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI sign peace accord
France and Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI sign peace accord
The Treaty of Nissa is signed by the Ottoman Empire and Russia at the end of the Russian-Turkish War, 1736-1739
The Treaty of Nissa is signed by the Ottoman Empire and Russia at the end of the Russian-Turkish War, 1736-1739
Washington proclaims the first national Thanksgiving Day on November 26
The National Thanksgiving Proclamation was the first presidential proclamation of Thanksgiving in the United States.
German composer Fanny Mendelssohn (23) weds German artist Wilhelm Hensel (35), until her death in 1847 [1]
German composer Fanny Mendelssohn (23) weds German artist Wilhelm Hensel (35), until her death in 1847 [1]
French composer Hector Berlioz (29) weds Irish actress Harriet Smithson (30) at the British Embassy in Paris, France
French composer Hector Berlioz (29) weds Irish actress Harriet Smithson (30) at the British Embassy in Paris, France
Staedtler Company founded by J.S. Staedtler in Nuremberg, Germany
Staedtler SE is a German multinational stationery manufacturing company based in Nuremberg. The firm was founded by J.S.
Timothy Thomas Fortune is born
Timothy Thomas Fortune is born
Battle of Corinth, Mississippi (ends October 10)
The Second Battle of Corinth (which, in the context of the American Civil War, is usually referred to as the Battle of Corinth, to differentiate it from the siege of Corinth earlier the same year)...
Bloomingdale's department store opens in New York
Bloomingdale's Inc. is an upmarket American department store chain founded in 1861 by Joseph Bloomingdale and Lyman Bloomingdale. It was acquired by Federated Department Stores in 1930.
Modoc tribe Chief Kintpuash (also known as Captain Jack), the only Native American leader ever charged with war crimes,
Modoc tribe Chief Kintpuash (also known as Captain Jack), the only Native American leader ever charged with war crimes, is hanged by the US Army at Fort Klamath, Oregon
Günther von Kluge is born
Günther von Kluge, German field marshal, known for german field marshal, was born on 1882-10-03.
New Zealand Natives, a privately organized and mainly Māori rugby team, play their first game in the UK and beat Surrey
New Zealand Natives, a privately organized and mainly Māori rugby team, play their first game in the UK and beat Surrey 4-1; they are the first national rugby team to wear all black and perform the haka
Captain Guillaume of Kerckhoven marches into Boma, Congo
Captain Guillaume of Kerckhoven marches into Boma, Congo
J. S. Thurman patents the motor-driven vacuum cleaner
A vacuum cleaner, also known simply as a vacuum (or a hoover in the UK), is a device that uses suction, and often agitation, in order to remove dirt and other debris from carpets, hard floors, and...
Thomas Wolfe is born
Thomas Wolfe, American novelist, known for american novelist, was born on 1900-10-03. Thomas Clayton Wolfe (October 3, 1900 – September 15, 1938) was an American novelist and short story writer.
France and Spain sign a treaty for Morocco's independence
France and Spain sign a treaty for Morocco's independence
US regime names Charles Magoon governor of Cuba
The Provisional Government of Cuba (Spanish: Gobierno Provisional de Cuba) lasted from September 1906 to February 1909.
7.8 earthquake shakes Pleasant Valley, Nevada
7.8 earthquake shakes Pleasant Valley, Nevada
James Herriot is born
James Herriot, British veterinary surgeon, known for british veterinary surgeon, was born on 1916-10-03.
Boris becomes King of Bulgaria
Bulgaria, officially the Republic of Bulgaria, is a country in Southeast Europe. It is situated on the eastern portion of the Balkans directly south of the Danube river and west of the Black Sea.
Serbian, Croatian, and Slavic Parliament pass an accord for an 8-hour workday
Serbian, Croatian, and Slavic Parliament pass an accord for an 8-hour workday
American Pro Football Association (later the NFL) plays its first full round of games; Dayton Triangles beat Columbus Pa
American Pro Football Association (later the NFL) plays its first full round of games; Dayton Triangles beat Columbus Panhandles 14-0 in the first official game at Triangle Park, Dayton
First facsimile photo is sent over city telephone lines in Washington, D.C.
First facsimile photo is sent over city telephone lines in Washington, D.C.
King Hussein of Hejaz abdicates throne
Hussein bin Ali al-Hashimi was a Hejazi leader from the Banu Qatadah branch of the Banu Hashim clan who was the Sharif and Emir of Mecca from 1908 and, after proclaiming the Great Arab Revolt against...
English long-distance runner Violet Piercy sets the first recognized female marathon record in 3:40:22 on the Polytechni
English long-distance runner Violet Piercy sets the first recognized female marathon record in 3:40:22 on the Polytechnic Marathon course between Windsor and London
French submarine "Ondine" sinks while returning to Toulon, drowning 42
French submarine "Ondine" sinks while returning to Toulon, drowning 42
British Labour government restores diplomatic relations with USSR
British Labour government restores diplomatic relations with USSR
Iraq gains full independence from Britain and joins the League of Nations
The League of Nations (LN or LoN; French: Société des Nations [sɔsjete de nɑsjɔ̃], SdN) was the first worldwide intergovernmental organisation whose principal mission was to maintain world peace.
Gustave "Staf" de Clercq forms the Flemish National Covenant
Gustave "Staf" de Clercq forms the Flemish National Covenant
Neale Fraser is born
Neale Fraser, Australian athlete, known for australian tennis player, was born on 1933-10-03. Neale Andrew Fraser, (3 October 1933 – 2 December 2024) was an Australian champion tennis player.
Italy invades Ethiopia, starting the Second Italo-Ethiopian War
The First Italo-Ethiopian War, also referred to as the First Italo-Abyssinian War, or simply known as the Abyssinian War in Italy (Italian: Guerra d'Abissinia), was a military confrontation fought...
John Heisman dies
John Heisman, American sportsman, known for american sportsman, died on 1936-10-03. John William Heisman ( HYZE-mən; October 23, 1869 – October 3, 1936) was an American sportsman, writer, and actor.
Lemmer-Urk Dyke closes
Lemmer-Urk Dyke closes
France's Vichy government proclaims an end to Jewish status
The Government of Vichy France was the collaborationist ruling regime or government in Nazi-occupied France during the Second World War.
"The Maltese Falcon," based on Dashiell Hammett's 1929 novel of the same name, directed by John Huston and starring Hump
"The Maltese Falcon," based on Dashiell Hammett's 1929 novel of the same name, directed by John Huston and starring Humphrey Bogart and Mary Astor, premieres in New York City
Chubby Checker is born
Chubby Checker, American musician, known for american singer, was born on 1942-10-03. Chubby Checker is an American rock and roll singer and dancer.
British 8th Army lands at Termoli, East Italy
British 8th Army lands at Termoli, East Italy
First broadcast of Radio Herrijzend Nederland
First broadcast of Radio Herrijzend Nederland
First telescope lens 200 inches (508 cm) in diameter is completed
First telescope lens 200 inches (508 cm) in diameter is completed
Columbia University reports the discovery of uranium in the Belgian Congo
Columbia University reports the discovery of uranium in the Belgian Congo
WERD, the first Black-owned radio station, opens in Atlanta
WERD, the first Black-owned radio station, opens in Atlanta
Ethel Waters becomes the first Black lead actress on a TV sitcom (Beulah)
Ethel Waters becomes the first Black lead actress on a TV sitcom (Beulah)
Bobby Thomson hits a 3-run homer off Ralph Branca of the Brooklyn Dodgers in the bottom of the 9th inning with 1 out, gi
Bobby Thomson hits a 3-run homer off Ralph Branca of the Brooklyn Dodgers in the bottom of the 9th inning with 1 out, giving the New York Giants a dramatic 5-4 playoff win and the NL pennant at the Polo Grounds
First British nuclear test during Operation Hurricane at Monte Bello Island, Australia, UK becomes the world's third nuc
First British nuclear test during Operation Hurricane at Monte Bello Island, Australia, UK becomes the world's third nuclear power
Dave Winfield is born
Dave Winfield, American athlete, known for american baseball player, was born on 1952-10-03. David Mark Winfield is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) right fielder.
KGGM TV channel 13 in Albuquerque, NM (CBS) begins broadcasting
KGGM TV channel 13 in Albuquerque, NM (CBS) begins broadcasting
"Father Knows Best" premieres
"Father Knows Best" premieres
Stevie Ray Vaughan is born
Stevie Ray Vaughan, American musician, known for american blues guitarist, was born on 1954-10-03.
"The Mickey Mouse Club" television series premieres
The Mickey Mouse Club is an American variety television show that aired intermittently from 1955 to 1996 and briefly returned to social media in 2017.
Al Sharpton is born
Al Sharpton baptist minister, activist and talk show host, known for american baptist minister, activist and talk show host, was born on 1955-10-03. Alfred Charles Sharpton Jr.
Fred Couples is born
Fred Couples, American athlete, known for american professional golfer, was born on 1960-10-03.
SF Giants (103-62) beat rivals LA Dodgers (102-63) 6-4 in season-ending NL pennant decider; Dodgers set MLB record for s
SF Giants (103-62) beat rivals LA Dodgers (102-63) 6-4 in season-ending NL pennant decider; Dodgers set MLB record for season attendance at 2,755,184
Hurricane Flora hits Haiti; about 5,000 die and 100,000 are injured
Hurricane Flora hits Haiti; about 5,000 die and 100,000 are injured
Tommy Lee is born
Tommy Lee, Greek musician, known for american drummer, was born on 1963-10-03. Thomas Lee is a Greek musician, best known as the co-founder and drummer of heavy metal band Mötley Crüe.
NY Yankees beat Cleveland Indians 8-3 to clinch the Bronx Bombers' 5th consecutive AL pennant and 29th in the club's his
NY Yankees beat Cleveland Indians 8-3 to clinch the Bronx Bombers' 5th consecutive AL pennant and 29th in the club's history
Cubs lose season finale 6-3 to Pirates; Ernie Banks and Don Kessinger combine to tie MLB record of three triple plays in
Cubs lose season finale 6-3 to Pirates; Ernie Banks and Don Kessinger combine to tie MLB record of three triple plays in a season
Whitey Ford notches win #232 in a season-ending 11-5 victory against the Boston Red Sox, becoming the Yankees' winninges
Whitey Ford notches win #232 in a season-ending 11-5 victory against the Boston Red Sox, becoming the Yankees' winningest pitcher
Marshal Artur da Costa e Silva elected president
Artur da Costa e Silva was a Brazilian Army Marshal and the second president of the Brazilian military government that came to power after the 1964 coup d'état.
Belgian King Baudouin inaugurates the world's biggest floodgate in Antwerp
Belgian King Baudouin inaugurates the world's biggest floodgate in Antwerp
Howard Sackler's "The Great White Hope" premieres in New York City
Howard Sackler's "The Great White Hope" premieres in New York City
First umpires' strike in MLB history lasts one day during League Championship Series; AL and NL presidents recognize new
First umpires' strike in MLB history lasts one day during League Championship Series; AL and NL presidents recognize newly formed MLB Umpires Association and negotiate labor contract
Gwen Stefani is born
Gwen Stefani, American musician, known for american singer-songwriter, was born on 1970-10-03.
Future Baseball Hall of Fame left-handed pitcher Steve Carlton wins his 27th game as Philadelphia beats the Cubs 11-1 at
Future Baseball Hall of Fame left-handed pitcher Steve Carlton wins his 27th game as Philadelphia beats the Cubs 11-1 at Wrigley Field, accounting for almost half of the Phillies' 59 season wins
Future Basketball Hall of Fame guard Jerry West ("Mr. Clutch") retires after 14 NBA seasons with the LA Lakers; West sco
Future Basketball Hall of Fame guard Jerry West ("Mr. Clutch") retires after 14 NBA seasons with the LA Lakers; West scores 25,192 career points and averages 29.1 ppg in 153 playoff games
Ted Bundy's victim Nancy Wilcox disappears in Salt Lake City, Utah
Theodore Robert Bundy (né Cowell; November 24, 1946 – January 24, 1989) was an American serial killer who kidnapped, raped and murdered dozens of young women and girls between 1974 and 1978.
Neve Campbell is born
Neve Campbell, Canadian actress, known for canadian actress, was born on 1974-10-03. Neve Adrianne Campbell is a Canadian actress.
Future Baseball Hall of Fame right fielder Hank Aaron singles in his last MLB at-bat and drives in his 2,297th run as th
Future Baseball Hall of Fame right fielder Hank Aaron singles in his last MLB at-bat and drives in his 2,297th run as the Milwaukee Brewers lose 5-2 to the Detroit Tigers
Price of gold hits a record $223.50 an ounce in London
Price of gold hits a record $223.50 an ounce in London
Four die in an attack on a synagogue in Paris
On 3 October 1980, a bomb exploded outside the rue Copernic synagogue in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, France, during Shabbat services.
Center fielder Robin Yount homers twice as Milwaukee whips Baltimore 10-2 at Memorial Stadium to win the Brewers' only A
Center fielder Robin Yount homers twice as Milwaukee whips Baltimore 10-2 at Memorial Stadium to win the Brewers' only AL East Championship
US government shuts down due to lack of agreement over passage of bills
US government shuts down due to lack of agreement over passage of bills
Tessa Thompson is born
Tessa Thompson, American actress, known for american actress, was born on 1984-10-03. Tessa Lynne Thompson is an American actress.
21st Shuttle Mission (51J), Atlantis 1, all-military flight launches
21st Shuttle Mission (51J), Atlantis 1, all-military flight launches
Baltimore loses 6-3 to the Detroit Tigers, ensuring the Orioles' first-ever last-place finish in the AL East standings
The Detroit Tigers are an American professional baseball team based in Detroit. The Tigers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central Division.
Michael Pruffer of France skis 135.26 mph at Portillo, Chile
Michael Pruffer of France skis 135.26 mph at Portillo, Chile
Criterion Center Theater opens on Broadway between 44th and 45th Streets in New York City
Criterion Center Theater opens on Broadway between 44th and 45th Streets in New York City
Oakland Raiders promote 42-year-old Art Shell as the first African American to be an NFL head coach in modern times, tak
Oakland Raiders promote 42-year-old Art Shell as the first African American to be an NFL head coach in modern times, taking over from Mike Shanahan
Reunification of East Germany and West Germany; the West German flag is raised above the Brandenburg Gate at the stroke
Reunification of East Germany and West Germany; the West German flag is raised above the Brandenburg Gate at the stroke of midnight
Detroit first baseman Cecil Fielder becomes the 11th player in MLB history to hit 50 home runs in a season, hitting his
Detroit first baseman Cecil Fielder becomes the 11th player in MLB history to hit 50 home runs in a season, hitting his 50th and 51st in a 10-3 win against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium
Kansas City third baseman George Brett becomes the first in MLB history to win a batting title in three different decade
Kansas City third baseman George Brett becomes the first in MLB history to win a batting title in three different decades, going 1 for 1 in the Royals' 5-2 loss against Cleveland to win the AL batting title with a .329 average; AL batting champion in 1976, 1980, and 1990
Irish pop singer Sinéad O'Connor tears up a picture of Pope John Paul II on "Saturday Night Live" [1]
On October 3, 1992, the Irish singer-songwriter Sinéad O'Connor appeared as the musical guest on the American live television sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live (SNL).
American "Queen of Pop" singer Madonna premieres her "Erotica" music video on MTV
Madonna Louise Ciccone is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress.
World music singer Harry Belafonte performs in Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark
World music singer Harry Belafonte performs in Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark
Fernando Henrique Cardoso is elected president of Brazil
Fernando Henrique Cardoso is elected president of Brazil
Former NFL running back, broadcaster, and actor O.J. Simpson is found not guilty of the murders of Nicole Simpson and Ro
Former NFL running back, broadcaster, and actor O.J. Simpson is found not guilty of the murders of Nicole Simpson and Ron Goldman in Los Angeles, California
First first-class match at Hurstville Oval, Sydney (NSW vs. Western Australia)
First first-class match at Hurstville Oval, Sydney (NSW vs. Western Australia)
Thunderdome in Tampa Bay is renamed Tropicana Field
Thunderdome in Tampa Bay is renamed Tropicana Field
Chelsea scores a massive upset when they humble English Premier League champions Manchester United 5-0 at Stamford Bridg
Chelsea scores a massive upset when they humble English Premier League champions Manchester United 5-0 at Stamford Bridge; Gus Poyet sets the tone by scoring after just 27 seconds; Nicky Butt is sent off for United
St. Louis first baseman Mark McGwire hits his 65th home run of the season in a rain-shortened 9-5 win over the Cubs at B
St. Louis first baseman Mark McGwire hits his 65th home run of the season in a rain-shortened 9-5 win over the Cubs at Busch Stadium and wins his second straight home run title over Sammy Sosa, who hits his 63rd home run in the same game
Akio Morita dies
Akio Morita, Japanese entrepreneur, known for japanese entrepreneur, died on 1999-10-03.
After a 21-season career, Paul Coffey officially retires from the NHL, having won four Stanley Cups with the Edmonton Oi
After a 21-season career, Paul Coffey officially retires from the NHL, having won four Stanley Cups with the Edmonton Oilers, finishing second on the all-time list for points by defensemen (1,531 in 1,409 games), and playing in 14 All-Star Games
San Diego outfielder Rickey Henderson scores a run in the 3rd inning of the Padres' 12-5 loss to the LA Dodgers to tie t
San Diego outfielder Rickey Henderson scores a run in the 3rd inning of the Padres' 12-5 loss to the LA Dodgers to tie the MLB record of 2,245 runs scored, held by the legendary Ty Cobb
Roy Horn of Siegfried & Roy is attacked by one of the show's tigers, canceling the show for good
Father of the Pride is an American animated sitcom created by Jeffrey Katzenberg and produced by DreamWorks Animation for NBC. Father of the Pride follows a family of white lions, the patriarch of...
Final game in Montreal Expos team history is played in NYC against the Mets at Shea Stadium, an 8-1 defeat; Jamey Carrol
Final game in Montreal Expos team history is played in NYC against the Mets at Shea Stadium, an 8-1 defeat; Jamey Carroll scores the final Expos run, and Endy Chavez is the last Expos batter
Seattle Mariners' Japanese right fielder Ichiro Suzuki adds two more singles in a 3-0 defeat to Texas to finish the seas
Seattle Mariners' Japanese right fielder Ichiro Suzuki adds two more singles in a 3-0 defeat to Texas to finish the season with an MLB record of 262 hits
TV series "Desperate Housewives," starring Teri Hatcher and an ensemble cast, premieres in the US on ABC
Desperate Housewives is an American mystery comedy-drama television series created by Marc Cherry, and produced by ABC Studios and Cherry Productions.
South Africa's Mark Boucher breaks Ian Healy's record to become the wicketkeeper with the most dismissals in Test cricke
South Africa's Mark Boucher breaks Ian Healy's record to become the wicketkeeper with the most dismissals in Test cricket (395) as he stumps Umar Gul off Paul Harris in the second innings of the first Test win against Pakistan in Karachi
American surfer Kelly Slater clinches his record 9th world championship after round 3 of the Billabong Pro in Mundaka, S
American surfer Kelly Slater clinches his record 9th world championship after round 3 of the Billabong Pro in Mundaka, Spain; he accrues enough points with 5 victories to win the title with 2 scheduled ASP Tour contests remaining to be surfed
19th Commonwealth Games open in Delhi, India
The 2010 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XIX Commonwealth Games and commonly known as Delhi 2010, were an international multi-sport event for the members of the Commonwealth that was held...
34 people are killed in a series of bombings in Aleppo, Syria
Aleppo is a city in northern Syria, which serves as the capital of the Aleppo Governorate, the country's most populous governorate.
people are killed after a migrant ship catches fire and shipwrecks off the coast of Lampedusa, Italy
people are killed after a migrant ship catches fire and shipwrecks off the coast of Lampedusa, Italy
83 million accounts are compromised after a cyberattack on JPMorgan Chase and nine other financial institutions
The 2014 JPMorgan Chase data breach was a cyberattack against American bank JPMorgan Chase that is believed to have compromised data associated with over 83 million accounts—76 million households...
Flash floods on the French Riviera kill at least 19 people
Flash floods on the French Riviera kill at least 19 people
Yoshinori Ohsumi from Japan wins the Nobel Prize in Medicine for research into autophagy
Yoshinori Ohsumi (大隅 良典, Ōsumi Yoshinori; born February 9, 1945) is a Japanese cell biologist specializing in autophagy, the process that cells use to destroy and recycle cellular components. Ohsumi...
people have died taking selfies since 2011, according to a study in the "Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care"
people have died taking selfies since 2011, according to a study in the "Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care"
The UK's wettest day on record, with an average of 31.7 mm (1.24 in) across the country in the wake of Storm Alex
The UK's wettest day on record, with an average of 31.7 mm (1.24 in) across the country in the wake of Storm Alex
MLB Cleveland wins its last game under the Indians name, defeating the Texas Rangers 6-0
MLB Cleveland wins its last game under the Indians name, defeating the Texas Rangers 6-0
Kawhi Leonard returns from injury in a preseason win over the Portland Trail Blazers
Kawhi Leonard returns from injury in a preseason win over the Portland Trail Blazers
Ringo Starr postpones five dates of his All-Starr Band tour in Canada due to testing positive for COVID-19
Sir Richard Starkey, known as Ringo Starr, is an English musician, singer, songwriter and actor who achieved international fame as the drummer for the Beatles.
Nobel Prize in Physics awarded to Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz and Anne L’Huillier for research into attosecond pulses
Nobel Prize in Physics awarded to Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz and Anne L’Huillier for research into attosecond pulses of light [1]
At least 78 people die after an overloaded ferry capsizes on Lake Kivu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo [1]
At least 78 people die after an overloaded ferry capsizes on Lake Kivu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo [1]
American rapper and hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs (55) is sentenced to four years and two months in a federal crimina
American rapper and hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs (55) is sentenced to four years and two months in a federal criminal case of transportation for prostitution