1998⚡ Event
Karla Faye Tucker executed
Karla Faye Tucker became the first woman executed in the United States since 1984. This occurred despite an international movement advocating for her sentence to be commuted to life imprisonment.
law
What Happened on February 3?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for February 3 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on February 3(5)
2006⚡ Event
Prison escape in Yemen
Twenty-three convicts, including several al-Qaeda militants, escaped from a prison in Sanaa, Yemen. The prison was administered by the Political Security Organization.
law
2010⚡ Event
L'Homme qui marche I sold for record price
An edition of Alberto Giacometti's sculpture L'Homme qui marche I was sold for £65 million. This set the record for the most expensive sculpture sold at auction.
artseconomics
2014⚡ Event
Moscow school shooting
Russia's first school shooting took place at School No. 263 in Moscow, resulting in the deaths of a teacher and a police officer.
disaster
2023⚡ Event
East Palestine train derailment
A freight train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, releasing hazardous materials into the surrounding area.
disaster
Birthdays on February 3(5)
1999🎂 Birth
Kanna Hashimoto
Kanna Hashimoto, Japanese actress, was born.
entertainment
2004🎂 Birth
Scoot Henderson
Scoot Henderson, American basketball player, was born.
sports
Deaths on February 3(5)
2019🕊️ Death
Julie Adams
Julie Adams, an American actress, died on February 3, 2019. She was born in 1926.
entertainment
2019🕊️ Death
Kristoff St. John
Kristoff St. John, an American actor, died on February 3, 2019. He was born in 1966.
entertainment
2020🕊️ Death
George Steiner
George Steiner, a French-American philosopher, author, and critic, died on February 3, 2020. He was born in 1929.
philosophyliterature
2025🕊️ Death
Harry Jayawardena
Harry Jayawardena, Sri Lankan industrialist, died. He was born in 1942.
economics
2025🕊️ Death
Kandiah Balendra
Kandiah Balendra, Sri Lankan corporate leader and executive, died. He was born in 1940.
economics
February 3 in History
February 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 February 3
Examples currently recorded for February 3 include Karla Faye Tucker executed (1998), Prison escape in Yemen (2006), L'Homme qui marche I sold for record price (2010). View all events →
Birthdays on February 3
People recorded as born on February 3 include Kanna Hashimoto, Tre Mann, Rhys Williams. View all birthdays →
Deaths on February 3
Remembered figures who died on February 3 include Julie Adams, Kristoff St. John, George Steiner. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on February 3?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for February 3: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for February 3?
- One event currently recorded for February 3 is: Karla Faye Tucker executed.
- Who was born on February 3?
- People recorded as born on February 3 include Kanna Hashimoto, Tre Mann, Rhys Williams.
- How many historical events are recorded for February 3?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for February 3.
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