November 3 in History
November 3 is the birthday of Lara Raj (2005) and the anniversary of the death of Dick Cheney (2025). Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for November 3, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
Famous people born on November 3
Famous people who died on November 3
2025
Dick Cheney (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Vice President of the United States from 2001 to 2009
What happened on November 3
- 2020
The 2020 United States presidential election takes place between Democratic Joe Biden and Republican incumbent President Donald Trump. On November 7, Biden was declared the winner.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2016
The Chicago Cubs beat the Cleveland Indians in the World Series, ending the team's 108-year-long title drought.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2014
One World Trade Center officially opens in New York City, replacing the Twin Towers after they were destroyed during the September 11 attacks.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1997
The United States imposes economic sanctions against Sudan in response to its human rights abuses of its own citizens and its material and political assistance to Islamic extremist groups across the Middle East and East Africa.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1996
Abdullah Çatlı, the leader of the Turkish ultranationalist organization Grey Wolves, dies in the Susurluk car crash, leading to the resignation of Interior Minister Mehmet Ağar (a leader of the True Path Party).
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1994
Space Shuttle program: Atlantis launches on STS-66.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1992
Democratic Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton defeats Republican President George H. W. Bush and Independent candidate Ross Perot in the 1992 United States presidential election.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1988
Sri Lankan Tamil mercenaries attempt to overthrow the Maldivian government. At President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom's request, the Indian military suppresses the rebellion within 24 hours.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1986
Iran–Contra affair: The Lebanese magazine Ash-Shiraa reports that the United States has been secretly selling weapons to Iran in order to secure the release of seven American hostages held by pro-Iranian groups in Lebanon.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1986
The Compact of Free Association becomes law, granting the Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands independence from the United States.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1982
The Salang Tunnel fire in Afghanistan kills 150–2,000 people.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1980
A Latin Carga Convair CV-880 crashes at Simón Bolívar International Airport in Venezuela, killing four.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1979
Greensboro massacre: Five members of the Communist Workers Party are shot dead and seven are wounded by a group of Klansmen and neo-Nazis during a "Death to the Klan" rally in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1978
Dominica gains its independence from the United Kingdom.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1976
Carrie, an American supernatural horror film directed by Brian De Palma, is premiered in 17 theaters in the Washington, D.C.-Baltimore area.
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Quick answers
Who was born on November 3? Lara Raj (2005), Hailey Baptiste (2001), Jake LaRavia (2001).
Who died on November 3? Dick Cheney (2025), Kim Yong-nam (2025), Quincy Jones (2024).
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