What happened on 3 August?

Look at what happened on this day, 3 August in history. From various achievements and milestones throughout human history to groundbreaking inventions and events that shaped the world we live in today.

Here is a look at some of the most notable events that happened on this day

ON THIS DAY: 3 AUGUST

1900 | In Pretoria, President Paul Kruger and Commandant General Louis Botha issued a proclamation pledging to compensate any Burghers who continued to serve with their Commandos for British forces’ damage to their farms.

2005 | While in Saudi Arabia for King Fahd’s funeral, Maaouya Ould Sid’Ahmed Taya, the president of Mauritania, was deposed by a military coup.

2010 | After a local politician was killed, widespread rioting broke out in Karachi, Pakistan, resulting in at least 85 fatalities and damage of at least 17 billion Pakistani rupees (US$200 million).

2014 | In Yunnan, China, a 6.1-magnitude earthquake left at least 617 people dead and more than 2 400 injured.

2019 | A shooting in El Paso, Texas results in 23 fatalities and 23 injuries.

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BIRTHDAYS

1984 | American baseball player, Matt Joyce.

1990 | South Korean singer, Kang Min-kyung.

1992 | Filipino basketball player, Aljon Mariano.

DEATHS

2013 | English-Monegasque race car driver and businessman, John Coombs, 91.

2003 | American singer-songwriter and guitarist, Roger Voudouris, 49.

2020 | Northern Irish politician, John Hume, 83.

2001 | English actor and director, Christopher Hewett, 79.

SPORTS

1999 | Thierry Henry joined Arsenal on this day from Juventus for £11m.

ENTERTAINMENT

2010 | American R&B and soul singer, Bobby Hebb “Sunny” died at 72.

AFRICA FACT

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