What Happened on June 3?
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EVENTS ON JUNE 3
Explore the most important historical events that happened on June 3, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Ulysses S. Grant
Year:
1864
American Civil War: Union forces under Ulysses S. Grant sustain heavy casualties attacking Confederate troops under Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Cold Harbor in Hanover County, Virginia.
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Robert E. Lee
Year:
1863
American Civil War: Robert E. Lee and his Army of Northern Virginia begin marching to invade the North for a second time, starting the Gettysburg campaign.
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American Civil War
Year:
1861
American Civil War: Battle of Philippi (also called the Philippi Races): Union forces rout Confederate troops in Barbour County, Virginia, now West Virginia.
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Great auk
Year:
1844
The last pair of great auks is killed.
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Cree
Year:
1885
In the last military engagement fought on Canadian soil, the Cree leader, Big Bear, escapes the North-West Mounted Police.
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Electric power transmission
Year:
1889
The first long-distance electric power transmission line in the United States is completed, running 14 miles (23 km) between a generator at Willamette Falls and downtown Portland, Oregon.
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Edward VIII
Year:
1937
The Duke of Windsor marries Wallis Simpson.
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On-to-Ottawa Trek
Year:
1935
One thousand unemployed Canadian workers board freight cars in Vancouver, beginning a protest trek to Ottawa.
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BIRTHS ON JUNE 3
Discover famous people and historical figures born on June 3, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Ignacio Ponseti
Year of birth:
1914
Ignacio Ponseti, Spanish physician and orthopedist (died 2009)
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Pedro Mir
Year of birth:
1913
Pedro Mir, Dominican poet and author (died 2000)
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Ellen Corby
Year of birth:
1911
Ellen Corby, American actress and screenwriter (died 1999)
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Paulette Goddard
Year of birth:
1910
Paulette Goddard, American actress and model (died 1990)
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Leo Gorcey
Year of birth:
1917
Leo Gorcey, American actor (died 1969)
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Lili St. Cyr
Year of birth:
1918
Lili St. Cyr, American burlesque dancer (died 1999)
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Alain Resnais
Year of birth:
1922
Alain Resnais, French director, cinematographer, and screenwriter (died 2014)
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Forbes Carlile
Year of birth:
1921
Forbes Carlile, Australian pentathlete and coach (died 2016)
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DEATHS ON JUNE 3
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on June 3, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
John Flanagan (hammer thrower)
Year of death:
1938
John Flanagan, Irish-American hammer thrower and tug of war competitor (born 1873)
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Mikhail Kalinin
Year of death:
1946
Mikhail Kalinin, Russian civil servant and politician (born 1875)
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Nâzım Hikmet
Year of death:
1963
Nâzım Hikmet, Turkish poet, author, and playwright (born 1902)
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Pope John XXIII
Year of death:
1963
Pope John XXIII (born 1881)
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William Muldoon
Year of death:
1933
William Muldoon, American wrestler (born 1852)
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Li Yuanhong
Year of death:
1928
Li Yuanhong, Chinese general and politician, 2nd President of the Republic of China (born 1864)
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Vital-Justin Grandin
Year of death:
1902
Vital-Justin Grandin, French-Canadian bishop and missionary (born 1829)
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John Maxwell (golfer)
Year of death:
1906
John Maxwell, American golfer (born 1871)
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HOLIDAYS ON JUNE 3
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on June 3 around the world.
Commerce Consulate of Buenos Aires
Economist day (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
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Public holidays in Taiwan
Opium Suppression Movement Day (Taiwan)
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World Bicycle Day
World Bicycle Day
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Confederate Memorial Day
Confederate Memorial Day (Kentucky, and Tennessee, United States)
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June 3 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: June 3 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Clotilde
Christian feast day: Clotilde
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Kevin of Glendalough
Christian feast day: Kevin of Glendalough
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Auditus of Braga
Christian feast day: Ovidius
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