July 3 in History
July 3 is the birthday of Folarin Balogun (2001) and the anniversary of the death of Borja Gómez (motorcyclist) (2025). Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for July 3, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Valentinian I, Roman emperor was born in 321, while Anatolius of Constantinople, Byzantine patriarch and saint died in 458.
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Famous people born on July 3
Famous people who died on July 3
2025
André Silva (footballer, born 2000) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Portuguese footballer (2000–2025)
2015
Phil Walsh (Australian footballer) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Australian rules footballer and coach
2012
Nguyễn Hữu Có (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
South Vietnamese military officer and politician (1925–2012)
What happened on July 3
- 2013
President of Egypt Mohamed Morsi is removed from office by the military after four days of protests all over the country calling for his resignation, to which he did not respond. The president of the Supreme Constitutional Court of Egypt, Adly Mansour, is declared acting president until further elections are held.
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The Valencia Metro derailment kills 41 people.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1996
British Prime Minister John Major announced the Stone of Scone would be returned to Scotland.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1988
United States Navy warship USS Vincennes shoots down Iran Air Flight 655 over the Persian Gulf, killing all 290 people aboard.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1988
The Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge in Istanbul, Turkey is completed, providing the second connection between the continents of Europe and Asia over the Bosphorus.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1979
U.S. President Jimmy Carter signs the first directive for secret aid to the opponents of the pro-Soviet regime in Kabul.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1973
David Bowie retires his stage persona Ziggy Stardust with the surprise announcement that it is "the last show that we'll ever do" on the last day of the Ziggy Stardust Tour.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1970
The Troubles: The "Falls Curfew" begins in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1970
Dan-Air Flight 1903 crashes into the Les Agudes mountain in the Montseny Massif near the village of Arbúcies in Catalonia, Spain, killing all 112 people aboard.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1967
The Aden Emergency: The Battle of the Crater in which the British Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders retake the Crater district following the Arab Police mutiny.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1952
The Constitution of Puerto Rico is approved by the United States Congress.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1952
The SS United States sets sail on her maiden voyage to Southampton. During the voyage, the ship takes the Blue Riband away from the RMS Queen Mary.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1944
World War II: The Minsk Offensive clears German troops from the city.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1940
World War II: The Royal Navy attacks the French naval squadron in Algeria, to ensure that it will not fall under German control. Of the four French battleships present, one is sunk, two are damaged, and one escapes back to France.
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World speed record for a steam locomotive is set in England, by the Mallard, which reaches a speed of 125.88 miles per hour (202.58 km/h).
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Editor's picks
Born on July 3
- 321 — Valentinian I, Roman emperor (died 375)
- 1423 — Louis XI, King of France (died 1483)
- 1442 — Emperor Go-Tsuchimikado of Japan (died 1500)
Died on July 3
- 458 — Anatolius of Constantinople, Byzantine patriarch and saint
- 710 — Emperor Zhongzong of Tang (born 656)
- 896 — Dong Chang, Chinese warlord
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for July 3
Quick answers
Who was born on July 3? Folarin Balogun (2001), Promise David (2001), Kim Dong-han (1998).
Who died on July 3? Borja Gómez (motorcyclist) (2025), Diogo Jota (2025), David Mabuza (2025).
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