September 3
This day in history:
- 1838 – Future abolitionist Frederick Douglass escapes from slavery.
- 2004 – Beslan school siege results in over 330 fatalities, including 186 children.
- 1855 – American Indian Wars: In Nebraska, 700 soldiers under United States General William S. Harney avenge the Grattan massacre by attacking a Sioux village and killing 100 men, women and children.
- 1954 – The People's Liberation Army begins shelling the Republic of China-controlled islands of Quemoy, starting the First Taiwan Strait Crisis.
Births:
- 1924 – Mary Grace Canfield, American actress (d. 2014)
- 1929 – Whitey Bulger, American organized crime boss (d. 2018)
- 1970 – Gareth Southgate, English footballer and manager
Deaths:
- 2007 – Syd Jackson, New Zealand trade union leader and activist (b. 1939)
- 2015 – Zhang Zhen, Chinese general and politician (b. 1914)
- 1970 – Vince Lombardi, American football player and coach (b. 1913)
Holidays:
- Levy Mwanawasa Day (Zambia)
- Tokehega Day (Tokelau, New Zealand)
- Feast of San Marino and the Republic, celebrates the foundation of the Republic of San Marino in 301.
Random Article of the day:
Macchi M.41
The Macchi M.41 was an Italian flying boat fighter prototype of 1927 designed and manufactured by Macchi. Its production model, the M.41bis, first flown in 1929, was in front line service from 1930 to 1938.
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