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November 3

A look at November 3 through the almanac — historic events, famous birthdays including Carlos Ibáñez del Campo and Giovanni Leone, and the day's notable deaths and observances.

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Events

10 notable moments
  1. 1996

    Abdullah Çatlı

    Abdullah Çatlı, the leader of the Turkish ultranationalist organization Grey Wolves, dies in the Susurluk car crash, leading to the resignation of Interior Minister Mehmet Ağar (a leader of the True Path Party).

    Turkish secret government agent
  2. 1988

    Sri Lanka

    Sri Lankan Tamil mercenaries attempt to overthrow the Maldivian government. At President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom's request, the Indian military suppresses the rebellion within 24 hours.

    Country in South Asia
  3. 1978

    Dominica

    Dominica gains its independence from the United Kingdom.

    Country in the Caribbean
  4. 1969

    Richard Nixon

    Vietnam War: U.S. President Richard M. Nixon addresses the nation on television and radio, asking the "silent majority" to join him in solidarity on the Vietnam War effort and to support his policies.

    President of the United
  5. 1956

    Suez Crisis

    Suez Crisis: The Khan Yunis killings by the Israel Defense Forces in Egyptian-controlled Gaza result in the deaths of 275 Palestinians.

    1956 British–French–Israeli invasion of
  6. 1942

    World War II

    World War II: The Koli Point action begins during the Guadalcanal campaign and ends on November 12.

    1939–1945 global conflict
  7. 1903

    Panama

    With the encouragement of the United States, Panama separates from Colombia.

    Country in Central America
  8. 1867

    Giuseppe Garibaldi

    Giuseppe Garibaldi and his followers are defeated in the Battle of Mentana and fail to end the Pope's Temporal power in Rome (it would be achieved three years later).

    Italian patriot and general
  9. 1848

    Constitution of the Netherlands

    A greatly revised Dutch constitution, which transfers much authority from the king to his parliament and ministers, is proclaimed.

    Basic law of the
  10. 1812

    Napoleon

    Napoleon's armies are defeated at the Battle of Vyazma.

    French general and emperor
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Famous birthday twins

Born on November 3

Carlos Ibáñez del Campo

b. 1877

Chilean general and politician, 20th President of Chile

Giovanni Leone

b. 1908

Italian lawyer and politician, 6th President of Italy

Annibale Carracci

b. 1560

Italian painter and illustrator

Leopold III of Belgium

b. 1901

King of the Belgians from 1934 to 1951

Mazie Hirono

b. 1947

Japanese-American lawyer and politician, U.S. Senator from Hawaii

AD 39

b. 39

Roman poet

Charles Bronson

b. 1921

American soldier and actor

Kate Capshaw

b. 1953

American actress and producer

Deaths

  • 2025Dick Cheney, American businessman and politician, 46th Vice President of the United States
  • 2003Rasul Gamzatov, Russian poet and educator
  • 2002Lonnie Donegan, Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist
  • 1954Henri Matisse, French painter and sculptor
  • 1254John III Doukas Vatatzes, Byzantine emperor
  • 361Constantius II, Roman emperor

Holidays & observances

  • —Christian feast day: Acepsimas of Hnaita and companions (Greek Orthodox Church)
  • —Christian feast day: Alpaïs of Cudot
  • —Christian feast day: Elias I of Antioch (Syriac Orthodox Church)
  • —Christian feast day: Ermengol (Hermengaudius)
  • —Christian feast day: Gaudiosus of Tarazona
  • —Christian feast day: Gwenhael
  • —Christian feast day: Hubertus
  • —Christian feast day: Libertine

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