December 3 in History
December 3 is the birthday of Julius Honka (1995) and the anniversary of the death of Mohamed Ali Yusuf (2024). Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for December 3, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Charles VI of France was born in 1368, while Diocletian, Roman emperor died in 311.
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Famous people born on December 3
Famous people who died on December 3
2009
Leila Lopes (actress) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Actress, journalist and television presenter (1959–2009)
1993
Lewis Thomas (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American physician, researcher, writer, and educator
1989
Fernando Martín (basketball) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Spanish basketball player (1962–1989)
What happened on December 3
- 2024
Martial law is declared in South Korea.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2023
Mount Marapi located in West Sumatra, Indonesia begins a sporadic series of eruptions. 23 people were killed, and 12 were injured.
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Massive power outage after Moore County substation attack that leaves 45,000 people without power for five days, leading to an FBI probe.
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The Japanese space agency, JAXA, launches the space explorer Hayabusa2 from the Tanegashima Space Center on a six-year round trip mission to an asteroid to collect rock samples.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2012
At least 475 people are killed after Typhoon Bopha makes landfall in the Philippines.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2009
A suicide bombing at a hotel in Mogadishu, Somalia, kills 25 people, including three ministers of the Transitional Federal Government.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2007
Winter storms cause the Chehalis River to flood many cities in Lewis County, Washington, and close a 32-kilometre (20 mi) portion of Interstate 5 for several days. At least eight deaths and billions of dollars in damages are blamed on the floods.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2005
XCOR Aerospace makes the first crewed rocket aircraft delivery of U.S. Mail in Kern County, California.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1999
NASA loses radio contact with the Mars Polar Lander moments before the spacecraft enters the Martian atmosphere.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1999
In Worcester, Massachusetts, firefighters responded to a fire at the Worcester Cold Storage and Warehouse Co. facility, which takes the lives of 6 firefighters.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1997
In Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, representatives from 121 countries sign the Ottawa Treaty prohibiting manufacture and deployment of anti-personnel landmines. The United States, People's Republic of China, and Russia do not sign the treaty, however.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1995
Cameroon Airlines Flight 3701 crashes on approach to Douala International Airport in Douala, Cameroon, killing 71 of the 76 people on board.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1994
Taiwan holds its first full local elections; James Soong elected as the first and only directly elected Governor of Taiwan, Chen Shui-bian became the first directly elected Mayor of Taipei, Wu Den-yih became the first directly elected Mayor of Kaohsiung.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1994
Sony releases the PlayStation game console in Japan.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1992
The Greek oil tanker Aegean Sea, carrying 80,000 tonnes of crude oil, runs aground in a storm while approaching A Coruña, Spain, and spills much of its cargo.
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Editor's picks
Born on December 3
- 1368 — Charles VI of France (died 1422)
- 1447 — Bayezid II, Ottoman sultan (died 1512)
- 1483 — Nicolaus von Amsdorf, German theologian and Protestant reformer (died 1565)
Died on December 3
- 311 — Diocletian, Roman emperor (born 244)
- 649 — Birinus, French-English bishop and saint (born 600)
- 860 — Abbo, bishop of Auxerre
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for December 3
Quick answers
Who was born on December 3? Julius Honka (1995), Angèle (singer) (1995), Jake T. Austin (1994).
Who died on December 3? Mohamed Ali Yusuf (2024), Scott Weiland (2015), Herman Badillo (2014).
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