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What Happened on April 3?

Discover 14 historical moments on April 34 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.

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Hero image inspired by: United States v. Microsoft Corp.

Historical Events on April 3(4)

2000 Event

US v. Microsoft Antitrust Ruling

In United States v. Microsoft Corp., Microsoft was found to have violated antitrust law by bundling Internet Explorer with its Windows operating system.

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2009 Event

Binghamton Shooting

A gunman opened fire at the American Civic Association in Binghamton, New York, killing thirteen people and wounding four before committing suicide.

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2013 Event

Buenos Aires Flash Floods

Flash floods in the northeastern section of Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, resulted in the deaths of at least 100 people.

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2016 Event

Panama Papers Revealed

The first news stories on the Panama Papers were published, exposing the illegal use of shell corporations by the law firm Mossack Fonseca.

politicseconomicslaw

Famous Birthdays on April 3(5)

1996🎂 Birth

Mayo Hibi

Mayo Hibi, a Japanese tennis player, was born.

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1998🎂 Birth

Birth of Paris Jackson

Paris Jackson, an American actress, model, and singer, was born.

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Notable Deaths on April 3(5)

2022🕊️ Death

June Brown

June Brown, an English actress, died.

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2024🕊️ Death

Bob Lanigan

Bob Lanigan, an Australian rugby league player, died.

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2024🕊️ Death

Gaetano Pesce

Gaetano Pesce, an Italian architect and designer, died.

arts
2025🕊️ Death

Theodore McCarrick

Theodore McCarrick, an American former cardinal, died.

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2025🕊️ Death

Mick O'Dwyer

Mick O'Dwyer, an Irish Gaelic footballer and manager, died.

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April 3 in History

April 3 is home to 14 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 4 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 2000 to the present day.

Major Events on April 3

Among the most notable events on April 3: US v. Microsoft Antitrust Ruling (2000), Binghamton Shooting (2009), Buenos Aires Flash Floods (2013). View all events →

Famous Birthdays on April 3

Notable figures born on April 3 include Mayo Hibi, Birth of Gabriel Jesus, Birth of Zhao Xintong. View all birthdays →

Notable Deaths on April 3

Remembered figures who died on April 3 include June Brown, Bob Lanigan, Gaetano Pesce. View all →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on April 3?
April 3 is home to 14 recorded historical entries, including 4 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
What is the most notable event on April 3?
One of the most notable events on April 3 is: US v. Microsoft Antitrust Ruling.
Who was born on April 3?
Famous figures born on April 3 include Mayo Hibi, Birth of Gabriel Jesus, Birth of Zhao Xintong.
How many historical events happened on April 3?
Our collection records 4 historical events on April 3, spanning centuries of world history.
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