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?
Discover 15 historical moments on February 3 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Hero image inspired by: Al-Qaeda insurgency in Yemen
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
Famous Birthdays on February 3(5)
Notable Deaths on February 3(5)
2019🕊️ Death
Julie Adams
Julie Adams, an American actress, died on February 3, 2019. She was born in 1926.
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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.
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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, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1998 to the present day.
Major Events on February 3
Among the most notable events on February 3: Karla Faye Tucker executed (1998), Prison escape in Yemen (2006), L'Homme qui marche I sold for record price (2010). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on February 3
Notable figures born on February 3 include Kanna Hashimoto, Tre Mann, Rhys Williams. View all birthdays →
Notable 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?
- February 3 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on February 3?
- One of the most notable events on February 3 is: Karla Faye Tucker executed.
- Who was born on February 3?
- Famous figures born on February 3 include Kanna Hashimoto, Tre Mann, Rhys Williams.
- How many historical events happened on February 3?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on February 3, spanning centuries of world history.
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