September 3: What Happened on This Day in History
September 3rd marks the 246th day of the Gregorian calendar year (or the 247th in case of leap years). There are 119 days remaining until the end of the year.
Discover what happened on September 3rd in history, famous birthdays on September 3rd, celebrities died on this day, the day of the week and the zodiac sign associated to September 3.
What happened on September 3?
Here's what happened on September 3rd in history:
- 2017: Economy of Cambodia: The Cambodia Daily newspaper will publish its last edition after it was ordered to pay USD$6.3million in taxes in the wake of an investigation by Prime Minister of Cambodia Hun S into private companies in Cambodia.
- 2016: Rodrigo Duterte, President of the Philippines, declares a "state of lawlessness" in the country following yesterday's bombing at Davao City which has resulted in the deaths of at least 14 people.
- 2012: Civil war in Syria:
- 2009: The wreckage of the helicopter which crashed in southern India with the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy, has been located.
- 2005: At the age of 80, William Rehnquist is diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Richard Nixon appointed him Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court and he was made Chief Justice in 1986 by Ronald Reagan.
- 1989: Into the Woods closes at Martin Beck Theater NYC after 764 performances
- 1979: Iran army conquerors Mahabad
- 1974: Giants John Montefusco makes his major league debut
- 1968: Chicago White Sox set American League record of 39 losses by one run.
- 1955: KTBS TV channel 3 in Shreveport, LA (ABC) begins broadcasting
What famous birthdays are on September 3?
On September 3rd there are the following famous birthdays:
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Eugenio Derbez (1961)Eugenio derbez is a mexican actor, comedian, and filmmaker known for his work in film and television, including the hit movie 'instructions...
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Jean-Pierre Jeunet (1953)He was a french director of film and won a prestigious ca (c)sar award in 1980 for his short film "le mana".
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Alan Ladd (1913)Alan Ladd was a renowned American actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Shane' and 'This Gun for Hire.
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Costas Mandylor (1965)Costas Mandylor is an actor known for his roles in various films and TV shows.
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Macha Méril (1940)Macha méril is a french actress known for her work in film, television, and theater.
How to check someone's birthday?
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Who died on September 3?
On September 3rd the following celebrities died:
What day of the year is September 3?
September 3rd marks the 246th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 247th in case of leap years).
There are 119 days remaining until the end of the year.
September 3rd is the 3rd day of the month of September.
What zodiac sign is associated with the day September 3?
The zodiac sign associated with September 3rd is Virgo according to the Western Zodiac.
