September 3 in History
September 3 is the birthday of Tanitoluwa Adewumi (2010) and the anniversary of the death of Ritu Khullar (2026). Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for September 3, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Emperor Go-Sanjō of Japan was born in 1034, while Sun Xiu, Chinese emperor died in 264.
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Famous people born on September 3
Famous people who died on September 3
2024
Flora Fraser, 21st Lady Saltoun (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Scottish hereditary peer (1930–2024)
2015
Zhang Zhen (general) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Zhang Zhen, Chinese general and politician (born 1914)
2007
Steve Fossett (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American businessman, aviator, sailor, and adventurer (1944–2007)
2005
William Rehnquist (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Chief Justice of the United States from 1986 to 2005
What happened on September 3
- 2017
North Korea conducts its sixth and most powerful nuclear test.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2016
The U.S. and China, together responsible for 40% of the world's carbon emissions, both formally ratify the Paris global climate agreement.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2010
After taking off from Dubai International Airport, UPS Airlines Flight 6 develops an in-flight fire in the cargo hold and crashes near Nad Al Sheba, killing both crew members on board.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2004
Beslan school siege ends, resulting in over 330 fatalities, including 186 children.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2001
In Belfast, Protestant loyalists begin a picket of Holy Cross, a Catholic primary school for girls.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1997
Vietnam Airlines Flight 815 (Tupolev Tu-134) crashes on approach into Phnom Penh airport, killing 64.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1989
Cubana de Aviación Flight 9046 crashes into a residential area of Havana shortly after takeoff from José Martí International Airport, killing 150.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1989
Varig Flight 254 crashes in the Amazon rainforest near São José do Xingu in Brazil, killing 12.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1987
In a coup d'état in Burundi, President Jean-Baptiste Bagaza is deposed by Major Pierre Buyoya.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1981
The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, an international bill of rights for women, is instituted by the United Nations.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1978
During the Rhodesian Bush War a group of ZIPRA guerrillas shot down civilian Vickers Viscount aircraft (Air Rhodesia Flight 825) with a Soviet-made SAM Strela-2; of 56 passengers and crew 38 people died in crash, 10 were massacred by the guerrillas at the site.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1976
Viking program: The American Viking 2 spacecraft lands at Utopia Planitia on Mars.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1971
Qatar becomes an independent state.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1967
Dagen H in Sweden: Traffic changes from driving on the left to driving on the right overnight.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1954
The People's Liberation Army begins shelling the Republic of China-controlled islands of Quemoy, starting the First Taiwan Strait Crisis.
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Editor's picks
Born on September 3
- 1034 — Emperor Go-Sanjō of Japan (died 1073)
- 1568 — Adriano Banchieri, Italian organist and composer (died 1634)
- 1675 — Paul Dudley, American lawyer and jurist (died 1751)
Died on September 3
- 264 — Sun Xiu, Chinese emperor (born 235)
- 618 — Xue Ju, emperor of Qin
- 863 — Umar al-Aqta, Arab emir
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for September 3
Quick answers
Who was born on September 3? Tanitoluwa Adewumi (2010), Jack Dylan Grazer (2003), Kaia Gerber (2001).
Who died on September 3? Ritu Khullar (2026), Flora Fraser, 21st Lady Saltoun (2024), Wayne Graham (2024).
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