This article will give you an idea of the main events that happened today (March 3): Footage of Los Angeles police officers brutally beating Rodney King caused a global outcry, ended a 10-year industrial dispute in the UK , the world’s fastest steam locomotive was built and many more.
This Day in History (March 3): Birth Anniversary of Jamsetji Tata
Today in History, March 3: So the month of love has passed and we have successfully entered another month of 2023. It is the third day of March. Most of us would take it as any other day but wouldn’t it be interesting to know the historical importance of this day? Today, the Paris Opera opened with a performance of Pomone by composer Robert Cambert, Henry Clay played an important role in achieving the passage of the Missouri Compromise.
The Russian Emperor Alexander II issued the Emancipation Manifesto and the last vestige of the Ottoman Empire in Turkey was abolished. To know more events that took place on that day, keep reading the article as it will get interesting in the future.
Historical events on this day
- In 1671 the Paris Opera opened with a performance of Pomone by the composer Robert Cambert.
- In 1861, Russian Emperor Alexander II issued the Emancipation Manifesto, which declared the liberation of the serfs.
- In 1820, Henry Clay helped secure passage of the Missouri Compromise, which later divided the United States over the issue of slavery.
- In 1918, the second of the two Treaties of Brest-Litovsk reached opposition between the Central Powers and Soviet Russia during World War I.
- In 1923 the first issue of the American weekly magazine Time was published.
- In 1924, the last remnants of the Ottoman Empire in Turkey were abolished, leading to the reform of the country under Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.
- In 1931, the Star-Spangled Banner was officially adopted as the national anthem of the United States by an act of Congress.
- In 1934, American bank robber John Dillinger escaped from prison in Crown Point, Indiana.
- In 1938, the fastest steam locomotive in the world was built, which could reach a speed of more than 160 kilometers per hour.
- In 1974, more than 300 people died when a Turkish Airlines plane crashed to the ground near Paris, France.
- In 1985, the first episode of the comedy, ‘Moonlighting’, aired on American television.
- In 1991, Rodney King was brutally beaten by police officers who were released in 1992, causing large-scale riots in the city.
Sports events today
- In 1920, the Montreal Canadiens set an NHL record for most goals in a game with a 16-3 rout of the Quebec Bulldogs.
- In 1985, Willie Shoemaker became the first jockey to win $100 million in professional purses after riding Lord at War to victory in the Santa Anita Handicap in Arcadia, California.
- In 1987, Mike Tyson won the WBA heavyweight crown with a 12-round unanimous decision over James “Bonecrusher” Smith in Las Vegas.
Art and culture events today
- In 1975, John Wayne and Barbra Streisand, Alan Alda, Telly Savalas and Mary Tyler Moore won the People’s Choice Awards.
- In 2005, American rapper 50 Cent releases his album “The Massacre”, which received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Rap Album.
- In 2010, “Alice in Wonderland” was released, starring Johnny Depp and Mia Wasikowska.
Notable deaths on this day
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Yes.No |
Year of death |
Personality |
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1 |
1703 |
Robert Hooke, English physicist who discovered the law of elasticity, popularly known as Hooke’s law. |
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2 |
1706 |
Johann Pachelbel, German composer recognized worldwide for his works for the organ. His organ compositions show a knowledge of Italian forms derived from Girolamo Frescobaldi through Johann Jakob Froberger. |
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3 |
1707 |
Aurangzeb, third son of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz. He was the last of the great Mughal emperors. Under his rule, the Mughal empire reached its greatest extent. |
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4 |
1983 |
Hergé, originally known as Georges Remi, was a Belgian cartoonist who brought to life the comic book hero, Tintin. |
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5 |
1987 |
Danny Kaye, originally known as David Daniel Kaminsky, Kaye was a great actor and comedian who later became known for his involvement with humanitarian causes. |
Famous birthdays on this day
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Yes.No |
Year of birth |
Personality |
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1 |
1839 |
Jamsetji Tata, Indian philanthropist and businessman who founded Tata Group, India’s largest business conglomerate. |
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2 |
1847 |
Alexander Graham Bell, scientist, inventor and engineer who invented the first functional telephone. Bell is also known for his innovative work in aeronautics, hydrofoils and optical telecommunications. |
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3 |
[1945 |
George Miller, director, guionista y productor australiano que trabajó en una amplia gama de géneros pero que es mejor conocido por la serie de acción futurista Mad Max. |
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4 |
1958 |
Miranda Richardson, actriz inglesa que debutó interpretando a Ruth Ellis en Dance with a Stranger. |
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5 |
1997 |
Camila Cabello, cantante y compositora estadounidense que saltó a la fama como miembro de la banda femenina Fifth Harmony que se convirtió en uno de los grupos femeninos más vendidos de todos los tiempos. |
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6 |
1977 |
Jason Crabb, músico ganador del premio Dove, ha sido el vocalista principal del grupo The Crabb Family. Muy apreciado por algunas de sus canciones como A veces lloro, Love is Stronger. |
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7 |
mil novecientos ochenta y dos |
Jessica Biel, una de las actrices más famosas de Hollywood. Hizo su debut con una serie de televisión llamada 7th Heaven que luego la ayudó a emerger como una estrella emergente. |
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8 |
2003 |
Thomas Barbusca, actor y modelo estadounidense que inició su carrera en la industria publicitaria. Es conocido por su actuación en proyectos como The Mick’s. |
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Frequently asked questions
What happened today in history (March 3)?
Many historical events took place on March 3, some of them include; Images of Los Angeles police officers brutally beating Rodney King sparking a global outcry, the Paris Opera presenting its first performance, and Alexander II issuing the Emancipation Manifesto.
What famous person was born on this day (March 3)?
On March 3, the scientist Alexander Graham Bell, the American singer and songwriter Camila Cabello, the actress Jessica Biel and the actor Thomas Barbusca were born.
What artistic and cultural/sports events occurred today?
That day, “Alice in Wonderland” was released, 50 Cent released his album “The Massacre,” and Telly Savalas, Mary Tyler Moore, Alan Alda, John Wayne and Barbra Streisand won People’s Choice Awards.
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