1942⚡ Event
Łachwa Ghetto uprising against Nazis
Residents of the Łachwa Ghetto in occupied Poland fought unsuccessfully against their Nazi captors. This was possibly the first Jewish ghetto uprising during the Holocaust.
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What Happened on September 3?
Discover 15 historical moments on September 3 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on September 3(5)
1987⚡ Event
Burundian president deposed in coup
While he was abroad, Burundian president Jean-Baptiste Bagaza was deposed in a military coup d'état. Pierre Buyoya seized power.
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1991⚡ Event
Deadly fire at North Carolina chicken plant
A fire killed 25 people locked inside a burning chicken processing plant in Hamlet, North Carolina. The incident highlighted workplace safety issues.
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2001⚡ Event
Loyalists picket Catholic school in Belfast
Ulster loyalists resumed a picket outside a Catholic girls' primary school in the Protestant portion of Ardoyne, Belfast. This event is part of The Troubles.
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2017⚡ Event
North Korea conducts powerful nuclear test
North Korea conducted its sixth and most powerful nuclear test at Punggye-ri. The test caused a magnitude-6.3 earthquake.
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Famous Birthdays on September 3(5)
Notable Deaths on September 3(5)
2017🕊️ Death
Walter Becker
Walter Becker, an American musician, songwriter, and record producer, has died. He was born in 1950.
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2017🕊️ Death
John Ashbery
John Ashbery, an American poet, has died. He was born in 1927.
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2024🕊️ Death
Flora Fraser, 21st Lady Saltoun
Flora Fraser, the 21st Lady Saltoun and a Scottish peer, has died. She was born in 1930.
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Wayne Graham
Wayne Graham, an American baseball player and coach, has died. He was born in 1936.
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2024🕊️ Death
Charley Johnson
Charley Johnson, an American football player, has died. He was born in 1938.
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September 3 in History
September 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 1942 to the present day.
Major Events on September 3
Among the most notable events on September 3: Łachwa Ghetto uprising against Nazis (1942), Burundian president deposed in coup (1987), Deadly fire at North Carolina chicken plant (1991). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on September 3
Notable figures born on September 3 include Rich Brian, Brandon Williams, Kaia Gerber. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on September 3
Remembered figures who died on September 3 include Walter Becker, John Ashbery, Flora Fraser, 21st Lady Saltoun. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on September 3?
- September 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 September 3?
- One of the most notable events on September 3 is: Łachwa Ghetto uprising against Nazis.
- Who was born on September 3?
- Famous figures born on September 3 include Rich Brian, Brandon Williams, Kaia Gerber.
- How many historical events happened on September 3?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on September 3, spanning centuries of world history.
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