April 3: What Happened on This Day in History

• 2017: Somali pirates seized an Indian cargo vessel off the coast of Puntland, highlighting ongoing maritime security challenges in the region.
• 2016: Azerbaijan declared a unilateral ceasefire in its conflict with ethnic Armenians, one day after losing 30 soldiers. However, rebel forces disputed the claim and saw no evidence of the government stopping hostilities.
• 2012: During the 2011-2012 Bahraini Uprising, significant concerns emerged for the safety of opposition leader Abdulhadi Khawaja, who was sentenced to life imprisonment amid widespread political repression.
• 2009: The 21st NATO Summit was held from April 3-4, commemorating 60 years since the organization's founding. Former Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen was appointed as the new Secretary General of NATO, signaling a leadership transition and reaffirming the alliance's continued relevance in global geopolitics.
• 2005: Tony Croatto, an Italian-born singer who had a significant musical career, passed away at the age of 65. Known for his contributions to music, Croatto was a notable figure in the entertainment industry.
• 1992: The Baltimore Orioles played their first exhibition game at the newly constructed Oriole Park at Camden Yards, defeating the New York Mets in a historic moment that marked the beginning of a landmark baseball stadium. This venue would later be recognized as a revolutionary design that influenced modern ballpark architecture, emphasizing intimate fan experiences and urban integration.
• 1989: Gannett launched Sunrise, a new newspaper serving the Bronx community, expanding local media coverage in the New York City borough.
• 1980: The United States conducted a nuclear weapons test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing its nuclear weapons research and development program during the Cold War period.
• 1979: Jane M. Byrne, a Democrat, was elected as the first woman Mayor of Chicago, Illinois. Her election was historically significant as she broke the long-standing political tradition by being the first mayor in 46 years to come from outside the Bridgeport neighborhood.
• 1974: On April 3, 1974, the price of gold reached a record high of US$197 per ounce in Paris, France, reflecting significant economic volatility and investor sentiment during this period.

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