February 3: What Happened on This Day in History

• 2008: In a stunning upset, the New York Giants defeat the previously undefeated New England Patriots 17-14 in Super Bowl XLII at Glendale, Arizona. Quarterback Eli Manning is named Most Valuable Player (MVP), leading his team to a memorable victory.
• 2006: Al Lewis, a notable American actor known for his roles in television and film, passed away. Born in 1923, Lewis was a significant figure in entertainment history.
• 2000: Richard Kleindienst, a prominent American politician who served as U.S. Attorney General during the Nixon administration, passed away. Kleindienst was a key figure during the Watergate era and was involved in significant legal and political developments of the early 1970s.
• 1994: The internationally acclaimed musical 'Les Miserables' made its debut at the Kallang Theatre in Singapore, bringing Victor Hugo's epic story to Southeast Asian audiences.
• 1990: New York Mets baseball player Darryl Strawberry voluntarily enters the Smither Center for alcohol rehabilitation, taking a significant step towards addressing personal challenges and health recovery.
• 1987: Donald Aronow, renowned boat designer and creator of the famous Cigarette Boat, was assassinated. A pioneering figure in high-speed marine engineering, Aronow was known for revolutionizing speedboat design and was tragically killed in his hometown of Miami, Florida.
• 1985: Professional golfer Joanne Carner secured victory at the Elizabeth Arden Golf Classic, showcasing her skill and competitive prowess in women's professional golf during the mid-1980s.
• 1983: Rosalynn Sumners won the United States Female Figure Skating Championship on February 3, 1983, showcasing her athletic prowess and skill in the competitive figure skating arena.
• 1977: Martin Dihigo and John Lloyd were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, recognizing their significant contributions to baseball, particularly in the context of Latin American and African American players.
• 1975: Billy Herman, Earl Averill, and Bucky Harris were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, recognizing their significant contributions to the sport and their outstanding careers in professional baseball.

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February 3rd marks the 34th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar.

There are 331 days remaining until the end of the year (or 332 days in case of leap years).

February 3rd is the 3rd day of the month of February.

What day of the week is February 3?

On February 3rd, 2024 the day of the week is Saturday.

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The zodiac sign associated with February 3rd is Aquarius according to the Western Zodiac.

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