Did you know that on this day, September 3, 1833, The Sun newspaper was published for the first time in New York City?
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September 3rd is a special day, as it’s the day we celebrate Welsh Rarebit Day and Skyscraper Day.
We’ve reached the 247th day of the year. There are 119 days remaining in 2024.
You’re about to unearth some of the most interesting historical events of all time that all just happened to fall on this special day.
Did you know that on this day in 1833, The Sun newspaper was published for the first time in New York City? It was the first newspaper to report crimes and personal events such as suicides, deaths, and divorces.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about September 3rd in history!
Events
What memorable events happened on September 3 in history? Keep reading to find out!
2021
Dennis Villeneuve’s adaptation of Frank Herbert’s Dune premiered at the Venice Film Festival.
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2015
A record-breaking haircut saved a sheep that had not been sheared in over five years in Canberra, Australia.
The overgrown hair was causing health problems to the sheep, which impaired its walking, so a resident named Sue Dowling relieved it by shearing off 88 lbs (40 kg) of fleece. The sheep was named Chris and was put up for adoption after its life was saved.
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1995
The online auction website eBay was founded by Pierre Omidyar.
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1976
The Viking 2 became the second spacecraft to land on Mars.
The craft journeyed the Martian surface for over three years, sending back photos of Mars’ surface.
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1967
Sweden switched from driving on the left side of the road to the right side.
This was one of Sweden’s most significant logistical events, known as Dagen H (H-Day) or Högertrafikomläggningen.
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1944
Holocaust diarist Anne Frank was transported to Auschwitz, along with over a thousand other Jewish prisoners.
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1935
Sir Malcolm Campbell broke the world record speed exceeding 300 mph on the Bonneville Flats, Utah, US.
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1895
John Brallier became the first openly paid professional American Football player when he was paid $10 to play a match.
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1838
Frederick Douglass escaped slavery in the US.
On this day, he started a journey from Philadelphia to New York City by train, where he dressed as a sailor. Upon arriving in New York, he stayed in a safe house with abolitionist David Ruggles.
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1783
The United States and Great Britain signed the Treaty of Paris, ending the Revolutionary war.
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Famous Births
Is today your birthday? If so, you share this special day with Charlie Sheen! Check out more famous people born on this day below.
2001
Kaia Gerber
American
Model
Age:
22 years old
Born In:
California, USA
1986
Shaun White
American
Snowboarder
Age:
37 years old
Born In:
California, USA
1999
Rich Brian
Indonesian
Rapper
Age:
24 years old
Born In:
Jakarta, Indonesia
1965
Charlie Sheen
American
Actor
Age:
58 years old
Born In:
New York, USA
Quotes
Memorable quotes are being said or written every day. Here we have the most notable quote ever said on this day.
2018
I learned everything I know from watching television.
RuPaul
American Drag Queen
1888
In life and in painting too, I can easily do without the dear Lord, but I can’t, suffering as I do, do without something greater than myself, which is my life, the power to create.
Special Holidays
If you’re looking for something to do today, maybe these special holidays might just help to cure your boredom!
United States
National Welsh Rarebit Day
Welsh rarebit is a classic Welsh recipe that puts cheese on toast to shame. To make it, you take the traditional recipe but instead use a variety of rich Welsh cheeses and add a heartwarming ale sauce. If you’ve never tried it, make it your mission today, as it’s a true masterpiece!
United States
National Skyscraper Day
National Skyscraper Day takes place on the birthday of the father of modern skyscrapers, Louis H.Sullivan, to honor his contribution to the creation of these architectural monoliths. Celebrate today by wandering the streets and gazing up in awe at some marvelous skyscrapers!
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Fun Fact Of The Day
You’re not allowed to swear if playing in Wimbledon. Because of this, line judges have to learn curse words in every language.
Birthday & Zodiac
Everyone who was born on September 3rd shares the same star sign, Virgo.
Virgo is the sixth sign in the zodiac and is represented by the goddess of fertility and agriculture. Did you know that the brightest star in the Virgo constellation is called “Spica” and is the 15th brightest star in the sky?
If you were born in September, Sapphire is your assigned birthstone. Sapphires are associated with royalty and romance. They’re said to symbolize fidelity and the soul.
If your birthday falls on this day, you would’ve likely been conceived around December 11 in the previous year.
A baby conceived on September 3, 2024, will likely be due next year around May 27.
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