1933⚡ Event
First Nazi concentration camp opened
The first Nazi concentration camp was opened in Nohra to reduce overcrowding in prisons from the arrest of German Communists.
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What Happened on March 3?
Discover 15 historical moments on March 3 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on March 3(5)
1945⚡ Event
Pawłokoma massacre
A Polish Home Army unit massacred at least 150 Ukrainian civilians in Pawłokoma, Poland.
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1972⚡ Event
Jethro Tull releases Thick as a Brick
The British rock band Jethro Tull released Thick as a Brick, a parody concept album allegedly adapted from an eight-year-old boy's epic poem.
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1986⚡ Event
Metallica releases Master of Puppets
The American heavy metal band Metallica released their third studio album, Master of Puppets, considered one of the greatest in the genre's history.
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2012⚡ Event
Szczekociny rail crash
Two passenger trains collided near Szczekociny, Poland, resulting in 16 deaths and 58 injuries.
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Famous Birthdays on March 3(5)
1997🎂 Birth
Camila Cabello
Cuban-American singer-songwriter and actress Camila Cabello was born.
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Notable Deaths on March 3(5)
2018🕊️ Death
Roger Bannister
English middle-distance athlete Roger Bannister, the first man to run a four-minute mile, has died. He was born in 1929.
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2019🕊️ Death
Peter Hurford
British organist and composer Peter Hurford OBE has died. He was born in 1930.
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2020🕊️ Death
Charles J. Urstadt
Charles J. Urstadt, American real estate executive and investor, has died. He was born in 1928.
2023🕊️ Death
Kenzaburō Ōe
Kenzaburō Ōe, Japanese novelist and 1994 Nobel Prize laureate in Literature, has died. He was born in 1935.
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March 3 in History
March 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 1933 to the present day.
Major Events on March 3
Among the most notable events on March 3: First Nazi concentration camp opened (1933), Pawłokoma massacre (1945), Jethro Tull releases Thick as a Brick (1972). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on March 3
Notable figures born on March 3 include Camila Cabello, Jayson Tatum, Corey Kispert. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on March 3
Remembered figures who died on March 3 include Roger Bannister, Peter Hurford, Charles J. Urstadt. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on March 3?
- March 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 March 3?
- One of the most notable events on March 3 is: First Nazi concentration camp opened.
- Who was born on March 3?
- Famous figures born on March 3 include Camila Cabello, Jayson Tatum, Corey Kispert.
- How many historical events happened on March 3?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on March 3, spanning centuries of world history.
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