August 3: Notable Historical Events
Christopher Columbus's Voyage Begins
On August 3, 1492, Christopher Columbus embarked on his first transatlantic voyage from Palos, Spain, with three ships: the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria. Columbus hoped to find a westward route to India, but instead discovered the Americas.
Other Notable Events
August 3 has also seen the following significant events:
- 1914: World War I begins.
- 1972: The Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty is signed between the United States and the Soviet Union.
- 1985: The first Space Shuttle mission, STS-1, launches from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Birthdays and Deaths
People born on August 3 include:
- 1748: Marie Antoinette, Queen of France
- 1819: Harriet Beecher Stowe, American author li>1902: James Baldwin, American writer and activist
People who died on August 3 include:
- 1881: James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States
- 1948: Tom Mix, American film actor >1979: Bertil Lindblad, Swedish astronomer
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