March 3 in History
March 3 is the birthday of Jvke (2001) and the anniversary of the death of Kenzaburō Ōe (2023). Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for March 3, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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John II of Portugal was born in 1455, while Winwaloe, founder of Landévennec Abbey died in 532.
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Famous people born on March 3
Famous people who died on March 3
2018
Roger Bannister (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
English athlete who ran the first sub-4-minute mile (1929–2018)
2016
Hayabusa (wrestler) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Japanese professional wrestler and promoter, stage actor and musician (1968–2016)
2016
Bertha Cáceres (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Honduran environmental activist and indigenous leader (1971–2016)
2012
Ralph McQuarrie (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American concept artist and illustrator (1929–2012)
2012
Alex Webster (gridiron football) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American football player and coach (1931–2012)
2008
Norman Smith (music producer) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
British recording engineer, producer (1923–2008)
What happened on March 3
- 2013
A bomb blast in Karachi, Pakistan, kills at least 48 people and injured 200 others in a predominantly Shia Muslim area.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2005
James Roszko murders four Royal Canadian Mounted Police constables during a drug bust at his property in Rochfort Bridge, Alberta, then commits suicide. This is the deadliest peace-time incident for the RCMP since 1885 and the North-West Rebellion.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2005
Steve Fossett becomes the first person to fly an airplane non-stop around the world solo without refueling.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2005
Margaret Wilson is elected as Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives, beginning a period lasting until August 23, 2006, where all the highest political offices (including Elizabeth II as Head of State), were occupied by women, making New Zealand the first country for this to occur.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1991
An amateur video captures the beating of Rodney King by Los Angeles police officers.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1991
United Airlines Flight 585 crashes on its final approach to Colorado Springs killing everyone on board.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1986
The Australia Act 1986 commences, causing Australia to become fully independent from the United Kingdom.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1985
A magnitude 8.3 earthquake strikes the Valparaíso Region of Chile, killing 177 and leaving nearly a million people homeless.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1980
The USS Nautilus is decommissioned and stricken from the Naval Vessel Register.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1974
Turkish Airlines Flight 981 crashes at Ermenonville near Paris, France killing all 346 aboard.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1972
Mohawk Airlines Flight 405 crashes as a result of a control malfunction and insufficient training in emergency procedures.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1969
Apollo program: NASA launches Apollo 9 to test the lunar module.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1958
Nuri al-Said becomes Prime Minister of Iraq for the eighth time.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1953
A De Havilland Comet (Canadian Pacific Air Lines) crashes in Karachi, Pakistan, killing 11 people.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1945
World War II: In poor visibility, the RAF mistakenly bombs the Bezuidenhout area of The Hague, Netherlands, killing 511 people.
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Editor's picks
Born on March 3
- 1455 — John II of Portugal (died 1495)
- 1455 — Ascanio Sforza, Catholic cardinal (died 1505)
- 1506 — Luís of Portugal, Duke of Beja (died 1555)
Died on March 3
- 532 — Winwaloe, founder of Landévennec Abbey (born c. 460)
- 1009 — Abd al-Rahman Sanchuelo, Umayyad chief minister (born 983)
- 1195 — Hugh de Puiset, bishop of Durham (born c. 1125)
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for March 3
Quick answers
Who was born on March 3? Jvke (2001), Jevón Holland (2000), Corey Kispert (1999).
Who died on March 3? Kenzaburō Ōe (2023), Tom Sizemore (2023), Charles J. Urstadt (2020).
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