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?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for July 3 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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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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Birthdays on July 3(5)
Deaths on July 3(5)
2025🕊️ Death
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: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on July 3
Examples currently recorded for July 3 include Carter Authorizes Covert Aid to Mujahideen (1979), Iran Air Flight 655 Shot Down (1988), Same-Sex Marriage Legalized in Spain (2005). View all events →
Birthdays on July 3
People recorded as born on July 3 include Cole Tucker, Alex Twal, T. J. Hockenson. View all birthdays →
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?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for July 3: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for July 3?
- One event currently recorded for July 3 is: Carter Authorizes Covert Aid to Mujahideen.
- Who was born on July 3?
- People recorded as born on July 3 include Cole Tucker, Alex Twal, T. J. Hockenson.
- How many historical events are recorded for July 3?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for July 3.
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