1975⚡ Event
Plane Crash Near Agadir, Morocco
A privately chartered Boeing 707 crashed near Agadir, Morocco, killing 188 people.
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What Happened on August 3?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for August 3 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on August 3(5)
1977⚡ Event
Tandy Corporation Announces TRS-80
Tandy Corporation announced the TRS-80, one of the world's first mass-produced personal computers.
technologyeconomics
1997⚡ Event
Sky Tower Opens in Auckland
The Sky Tower, then the tallest free-standing structure in the Southern Hemisphere, opened in Auckland, New Zealand.
technology
2005⚡ Event
Mauritanian Coup
Mauritanian president Maaouya Ould Sid'Ahmed Taya was overthrown in a military coup while attending the funeral of King Fahd of Saudi Arabia.
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2009⚡ Event
Taurus 09 Returns
The last vessels involved in Taurus 09, a Royal Navy training deployment covering 20,400 miles, returned to HMNB Devonport, England.
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Birthdays on August 3(5)
Deaths on August 3(5)
2022🕊️ Death
Jackie Walorski
American politician Jackie Walorski died. She was born in 1963.
politics
2023🕊️ Death
Mark Margolis
American actor Mark Margolis died. He was born in 1939.
entertainment
2023🕊️ Death
Bram Moolenaar
Dutch software engineer Bram Moolenaar died. He was born in 1961.
technology
2024🕊️ Death
Yamini Krishnamurthy
Yamini Krishnamurthy was an Indian dancer.
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August 3 in History
August 3 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on August 3
Examples currently recorded for August 3 include Plane Crash Near Agadir, Morocco (1975), Tandy Corporation Announces TRS-80 (1977), Sky Tower Opens in Auckland (1997). View all events →
Birthdays on August 3
People recorded as born on August 3 include Alec Bohm, Luis Robert Jr., Zach Wilson. View all birthdays →
Deaths on August 3
Remembered figures who died on August 3 include Jackie Walorski, Mark Margolis, Bram Moolenaar. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on August 3?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for August 3: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for August 3?
- One event currently recorded for August 3 is: Plane Crash Near Agadir, Morocco.
- Who was born on August 3?
- People recorded as born on August 3 include Alec Bohm, Luis Robert Jr., Zach Wilson.
- How many historical events are recorded for August 3?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for August 3.
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