On This Day - November 3
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Ready to take a trip down memory lane? Let’s look back at some of the most significant events in American history that happened on this day, starting with…
1793: Birth of a Texas Founder
Stephen Austin was born in Virginia. He would later establish the main settlements of English speakers in Texas during the 1820s while it was under Mexican rule. The capital of Texas is named after him.
1903: US-Influenced Panamanian Independence
A revolutionary junta, influenced by Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla and U.S. strategic interests, declared Panama's independence from Colombia.
1916: A Playwright's New York Debut
Eugene O'Neill made his debut in New York City with his one-act play Bound East for Cardiff.
1956: A Television Classic is Born
The film The Wizard of Oz (1939) was televised for the first time, drawing an estimated 45 million viewers. This event began a tradition of repeated broadcasts that solidified the film's status as an enduring classic.
1957: The First Creature in Orbit
Laika, a stray dog found by the Soviet space program, became the first living creature to be launched into orbit around Earth.
1992: Breaking a Senate Barrier
Democratic politician Carol Moseley Braun became the first African American woman elected to the US Senate.
2014: A New Symbol Rose
One World Trade Center opened in New York City, built on the site of the original World Trade Center complex that was destroyed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
2024: The Loss of a Music Icon
American producer and composer Quincy Jones, who worked with many of the biggest names in jazz, rock, R&B, pop, and hip-hop and was famed for his work on Michael Jackson's Thriller (1982), died at age 91.
Do you remember any of these events? Or do you have more events (historical or not!) you'd like to share with the community? Post them below and let's reminisce together!
