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December 3
December 3 is under the sign of Sagittarius.
Famous birthdays on this day include Maria Callas (1923), Maria Callas (1923) and Julianne Moore (1960).
Several movies were released around December 3 over the years, such as The Godfather: Part II in 1974 directed by Francis Ford Coppola and The Green Mile in 1999 directed by Frank Darabont.
But much more happened on December 3 over the years: find out below
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Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released around December 3 over the years?
The Godfather: Part II
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola
Starring: Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton
Country: United States of America
The Green Mile
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Frank Darabont
Starring: Tom Hanks, Michael Clarke Duncan, David Morse, Bonnie Hunt
Country: United States of America
Million Dollar Baby
Release year: 2004
Directed by: Clint Eastwood
Starring: Hilary Swank, Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, Jay Baruchel
Country: United States of America
Magnolia
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson
Starring: Tom Cruise, Jason Robards, Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman
Country: United States of America
They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Sydney Pollack
Starring: Jane Fonda, Michael Sarrazin, Susannah York, Gig Young
Country: United States of America
Historical Events
Which were the important events of December 3?
- 2018 Qatar announces that it is withdrawing from OPEC in January 2019, after almost 60 years of membership, to focus on natural gas production. (The Guardian)
- 2017 Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen: Battle of Sana'a (2017): The Royal Saudi Air Force bombs Houthi positions in southern Sana'a in support of Ali Abdullah Saleh-headed General People's Congress. (Reuters)
- 2016 Somali Civil War (2009-present): Seven insurgents are killed in clashes northern Somalia. (Reuters)
- 2015 Military intervention against ISIL, Operation Tidal Wave II: The United Kingdom's Royal Air Force bombs Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant-controlled oil wells in eastern Syria. At least four Tornado GR4 fighter jets, operating out of RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, were involved in raids. The Ministry of Defence said initial analysis "indicates that the strikes were successful". (Sky News)
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Events
- Maria Callas: Greek opera singer, noted for her...
- Maria Callas: Greek opera singer, noted for her...
- Julianne Moore: American actress with flowing auburn...
- Amanda Seyfried: American actress.
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Famous Birthday
- Robertson Davies: author, dies at age 82.
- Ruth White: British healer and a counselor as well...
- Delfien Vanhaute: Flemish pastor / Poet (Ark of Noah),...
- Elin Pelin: Writer.
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Famous Deaths
Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of December 3 over the years?
- 2017 Rockstar - Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage
- 2016 Black Beatles - Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane
- 2015 Adele - Hello
- 2014 Taylor Swift - Blank Space
- 2013 Lorde - Royals
- 2012 Rihanna - Diamonds
- 2011 Rihanna - We Found Love
- 2010 Rihanna - Only Girl (In The World)
- 2009 Jay-Z - Empire State Of Mind
- 2008 T.I. - Live Your Life
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Top #1 songs in the USA
- 2017 Imagine Dragons - Thunder
- 2016 Heathens - twenty one pilots
- 2015 Elle King - Ex's & Oh's
- 2014 Hozier - Take Me To Church
- 2013 Lorde - Royals
- 2012 fun. - Some Nights
- 2011 The Sound Of Winter - Bush
- 2010 The Black Keys - Tighten Up
- 2009 I Will Not Bow - Breaking Benjamin
Top #1 Rock songs
Books
Which were the most popular books released around December 3 over the years?
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
Year: 1974
By: John le Carre
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Spy Who Came in from the Cold; and The Night Manager, now a television series starring Tom Hiddleston. John le Carré’s new novel, A Legacy of Spies, is now available.The
Values Of The Game
Year: 1998
By: Bill Bradley
As the Presidential run heats up with the start of the primary season in New Hampshire on February 2, the attention to the candidates and their issues will become even more
The Tale Of The Body Thief
Year: 1992
By: Anne Rice
In a gripping feat of storytelling, Anne Rice continues the extraordinary Vampire Chronicles that began with the now-classic Interview with the Vampire.
The Saga Of Baby Divine
Year: 1983
By: Bette Midler
From the fertile and outrageous imagination of the Divine Miss M herself comes a hilarious, touching and uplifting fable about The Truth.
The New Class
Year: 1957
By: Milovan Djilas
This is a book on Communism by a man who used to be one of its heroes. One of the greatest political documents of our time--perhaps the most important in its force and effectiveness--this explosive indictment may be regarded as …