What Happened on December 3?
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EVENTS ON DECEMBER 3
Explore the most important historical events that happened on December 3, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Irish Free State
Year:
1925
Final agreement is signed between the Irish Free State, Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom formalizing the Partition of Ireland.
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Herbert Hoover
Year:
1929
President Herbert Hoover delivers his first State of the Union message to Congress. It is presented in the form of a written message rather than a speech.
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Turkish invasion of Armenia
Year:
1920
Following more than a month of Turkish–Armenian War, the Turkish-dictated Treaty of Alexandropol is concluded.
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Quebec Bridge
Year:
1919
After nearly 20 years of planning and construction, including two collapses causing 89 deaths, the Quebec Bridge opens to traffic.
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Kingdom of Bulgaria
Year:
1912
Bulgaria, Greece, Montenegro, and Serbia (the Balkan League) sign an armistice with the Ottoman Empire, temporarily halting the First Balkan War. (The armistice will expire on February 3, 1913, and hostilities will resume.)
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Nazi Germany
Year:
1938
Nazi Germany issues the Decree on the Utilization of Jewish Property forcing Jews to sell real property, businesses, and stocks at below market value as part of Aryanization.
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Greek Civil War
Year:
1944
Greek Civil War: Fighting breaks out in Athens between the ELAS and government forces supported by the British Army.
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Soviet Union
Year:
1965
Soviet Union, Space probe of the Luna program, called Luna 8, is launched, but crashes on the Moon.
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BIRTHS ON DECEMBER 3
Discover famous people and historical figures born on December 3, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Wiel Coerver
Year of birth:
1924
Wiel Coerver, Dutch footballer and manager (died 2011)
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John Backus
Year of birth:
1924
John Backus, American computer scientist, led the team that developed FORTRAN (died 2007)
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F. Sionil José
Year of birth:
1924
F. Sionil José, Filipino journalist, writer and author (died 2022)
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Roberto Mieres
Year of birth:
1924
Roberto Mieres, Argentinian race car driver and sailor (died 2012)
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Trevor Bailey
Year of birth:
1923
Trevor Bailey, English cricketer and sportscaster (died 2011)
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Ferlin Husky
Year of birth:
1925
Ferlin Husky, American country music singer (died 2011)
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Bob Rogers (DJ)
Year of birth:
1926
Bob Rogers, Australian radio and television host (died 2024)
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John S. Dunne
Year of birth:
1929
John S. Dunne, American priest and theologian (died 2013)
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DEATHS ON DECEMBER 3
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on December 3, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Prudente de Morais
Year of death:
1912
Prudente de Morais, Brazilian lawyer and politician, 3rd President of Brazil (born 1841)
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Harold Garnett
Year of death:
1917
Harold Garnett, English-French cricketer (born 1879)
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Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Year of death:
1919
Pierre-Auguste Renoir, French painter and sculptor (born 1841)
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Mary Baker Eddy
Year of death:
1910
Mary Baker Eddy, American religious leader and author, founded Christian Science (born 1821)
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Robert Lawson (architect)
Year of death:
1902
Robert Lawson, New Zealand architect, designed the Otago Boys' High School and Knox Church (born 1833)
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Billy Midwinter
Year of death:
1890
Billy Midwinter, English-Australian cricketer (born 1851)
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Afanasy Fet
Year of death:
1892
Afanasy Fet, Russian author and poet (born 1820)
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Year of death:
1894
Robert Louis Stevenson, Scottish novelist, poet, and essayist (born 1850)
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HOLIDAYS ON DECEMBER 3
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on December 3 around the world.
Francis Xavier
Christian feast day: Francis Xavier
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Johann Nepomuk von Tschiderer zu Gleifheim
Christian feast day: Blessed Johann Nepomuk von Tschiderer zu Gleifheim
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Zephaniah
Christian feast day: Zephaniah
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National Doctors' Day
Doctors' Day (Cuba)
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Cassian of Tangier
Christian feast day: Cassian of Tangier
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Pope Abraham of Alexandria
Christian feast day: Pope Abraham of Alexandria (Coptic, 6 Koiak))
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United Nations' International Day of Persons with Disabilities
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
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Birinus
Christian feast day: Birinus
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