1991⚡ Event
Nadine Gordimer wins Nobel Prize in Literature
Nadine Gordimer became the first South African to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.
literaturepolitics
What Happened on October 3?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for October 3 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on October 3(5)
1992⚡ Event
Sinéad O'Connor tears up Pope's photo
Sinéad O'Connor tore up a photograph of Pope John Paul II on live television.
religionentertainment
2003⚡ Event
Roy Horn mauled by tiger
Roy Horn of the American entertainment duo Siegfried & Roy was mauled by a tiger during a performance at the Mirage on the Las Vegas Strip.
entertainment
2008⚡ Event
Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, establishing the Troubled Asset Relief Program, was enacted to provide a bailout of the U.S. financial system.
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2013⚡ Event
Lampedusa migrant shipwreck
A boat carrying migrants from Libya to Italy sank off the Italian island of Lampedusa, resulting in more than 360 deaths.
disasterpolitics
Birthdays on October 3(5)
Deaths on October 3(5)
2024🕊️ Death
Michel Blanc
Michel Blanc was a French actor, writer and director.
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2024🕊️ Death
Pierre Christin
Pierre Christin, a French comics creator and writer, has died. He was born in 1938.
literaturearts
2024🕊️ Death
Cid Moreira
Cid Moreira, a Brazilian journalist and television anchor, has died. He was born in 1927.
entertainment
2024🕊️ Death
Mary O'Rourke
Mary O'Rourke, an Irish politician, has died. She was born in 1937.
politics
2025🕊️ Death
Patricia Routledge
Patricia Routledge was an English actress and singer.
entertainment
October 3 in History
October 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 October 3
Examples currently recorded for October 3 include Nadine Gordimer wins Nobel Prize in Literature (1991), Sinéad O'Connor tears up Pope's photo (1992), Roy Horn mauled by tiger (2003). View all events →
Birthdays on October 3
People recorded as born on October 3 include CJ Abrams, Anton Lundell, Max Plath. View all birthdays →
Deaths on October 3
Remembered figures who died on October 3 include Michel Blanc, Pierre Christin, Cid Moreira. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on October 3?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for October 3: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for October 3?
- One event currently recorded for October 3 is: Nadine Gordimer wins Nobel Prize in Literature.
- Who was born on October 3?
- People recorded as born on October 3 include CJ Abrams, Anton Lundell, Max Plath.
- How many historical events are recorded for October 3?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for October 3.
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