Here are ten interesting events that took place on August 3rd throughout history:
- 1492: Christopher Columbus set sail from Spain on his first voyage to the Americas.
- 1852: Harvard University won the first Boat Race between Yale and Harvard, marking the beginning of a significant collegiate rivalry.
- 1923: Calvin Coolidge was sworn in as the 30th President of the United States following the death of Warren G. Harding.
- 1949: The National Basketball Association (NBA) was founded in New York City.
- 1958: The nuclear-powered submarine USS Nautilus became the first vessel to cross the North Pole underwater.
- 1984: The African country Upper Volta changed its name to Burkina Faso, which means “Land of Incorruptible People.”
- 2004: The pedestal of the Statue of Liberty in New York City was reopened to the public after being closed since the September 11 attacks in 2001.
- 2014: The deadliest outbreak of the Ebola virus in history was declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization.
- 2016: The Summer Olympics officially began in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- 2020: A massive explosion occurred in the port of Beirut, Lebanon, causing widespread damage and killing over 200 people.
These events cover a wide range of historical, cultural, and scientific significance, showcasing the diversity of events that have taken place on August 3rd over the years.
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