1979⚡ Event
Carter Authorizes Covert Aid to Mujahideen
US president Jimmy Carter signed a presidential finding authorizing covert operations to aid the mujahideen against the Soviet-backed Democratic Republic of Afghanistan.
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What Happened on July 3?
Discover 15 historical moments on July 3 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on July 3(5)
1988⚡ Event
Iran Air Flight 655 Shot Down
The US Navy warship Vincennes shot down Iran Air Flight 655 over the Persian Gulf, resulting in the deaths of all 290 people on board.
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2005⚡ Event
Same-Sex Marriage Legalized in Spain
Same-sex marriage became legal in Spain after a law passed by the Cortes Generales came into effect.
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2013⚡ Event
Egyptian Coup d'État
General Abdel Fattah el-Sisi led a coup d'état in Cairo, deposing President Mohamed Morsi and suspending the Egyptian Constitution.
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2017⚡ Event
Boundary Fire Ends
The Boundary Fire in Arizona, which burned 17,788 acres of national forests, was finally extinguished after 32 days.
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Famous Birthdays on July 3(5)
Notable Deaths on July 3(5)
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David Mabuza
David Mabuza was a South African politician and the 8th Deputy President of South Africa.
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July 3 in History
July 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 1979 to the present day.
Major Events on July 3
Among the most notable events on July 3: Carter Authorizes Covert Aid to Mujahideen (1979), Iran Air Flight 655 Shot Down (1988), Same-Sex Marriage Legalized in Spain (2005). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on July 3
Notable figures born on July 3 include Cole Tucker, Alex Twal, T. J. Hockenson. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on July 3
Remembered figures who died on July 3 include Borja Gómez, Diogo Jota, David Mabuza. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on July 3?
- July 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 July 3?
- One of the most notable events on July 3 is: Carter Authorizes Covert Aid to Mujahideen.
- Who was born on July 3?
- Famous figures born on July 3 include Cole Tucker, Alex Twal, T. J. Hockenson.
- How many historical events happened on July 3?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on July 3, spanning centuries of world history.
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