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On This Day
Discover events that happened On This Day including famous birthdays and notable deaths. Each day we highlight famous people, past and present, who have impacted our world. Browse sections by selecting the links below or click the calendar to view events on another day.
October 3
Events on This Day
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1863
150 years ago
President Abraham Lincoln makes Thanksgiving a nationwide holiday to be commemorated and celebrated each year on the fourth Thursday of November.
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1955
58 years ago
Bob Keeshan debuts as Captain Kangaroo on the popular CBS children's show of the same name.
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1992
21 years ago
In protest of pedophilia in the Catholic church, musician Sinead O'Connor rips up a photo of Pope John Paul II during a Saturday Night Live performance.
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1995
18 years ago
After deliberating for four hours, jurors find O.J. Simpson not guilty of murdering Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.
October 3
Born on This Day
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Gwen Stefani
- In these groups:
- Ladies of Pop Music
- Famous Moms
- Marilyn Mimics
Gwen Stefani
Fashion Designer, Songwriter, Singer / 1969 -
Gwen Stefani is a founding member and lead singer of the ska-pop group No Doubt.
Born: October 3, 1969
Age: 43 years old
Birthplace: Anaheim, California, United States
Occupation: Fashion Designer, Songwriter, Singer -
Tommy Lee
- In these groups:
- Celebrity Bookings
- Famous Celebrity Couples
- Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee
Tommy Lee
Songwriter, Drummer / 1962 -
Tommy Lee is the drummer and co-founder of heavy metal band Mötley Crüe. He has two children with actress Pamela Anderson.
1962 | 50 years old
Songwriter, Drummer -
Stevie Ray Vaughan
- In these groups:
- Aviation Accident Victims
- Guitar Heroes
- Famous Libras
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Songwriter, Guitarist / 1954 - 1990
A preeminent bluesman, award-winning guitarist and singer Stevie Ray Vaughan earned critical and commercial success during the 1980s.
1954 | 35 years old
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Clive Owen
- In these groups:
- Hollywood Heartthrobs
- Famous Libras
- Famous Actors
Clive Owen
Film Actor / 1964 -
British actor Clive Owen’s performance in the 2004 film Closer dazzled critics and audiences, winning him a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination.
Born: October 3, 1964
Age: 48 years old
Birthplace: Coventry, United Kingdom
Occupation: Film Actor -
Neve Campbell
- In these groups:
- Bewitching Women
- Scream Queens
- Famous Libras
Neve Campbell
Actress / 1973 -
Actress Neve Campbell came to fame as Julia Salinger in TV's Party of Five and Sidney Prescott in the Scream films.
1973 | 39 years old
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Al Sharpton
- In these groups:
- Famous Libras
- Famous Black Activists
- Famous Civil Rights Activists
Al Sharpton
Civil Rights Activist, Political Leader, Pastor / 1954 -
Al Sharpton is an outspoken and sometimes controversial political activist in the fight against racial prejudice and injustice.
1954 | 58 years old
Civil Rights Activist, ...
October 3
Died on This Day
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Woody Guthrie
- In these groups:
- Famous Lookalikes
- Celebrity Enlistees
- Famous Military Veterans
Woody Guthrie
Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer / 1912 - 1967
Woody Guthrie was a singer-songwriter, and one of the legendary figures of American folk music.
Died: October 3, 1967
Age: 55 years old
Place: New York, New York , United States
Occupation: Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer -
Roddy McDowall
- In these groups:
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
- Famous Virgoans
- Famous Actors
Roddy McDowall
Film Actor / 1928 - 1998
Actor Roddy McDowall had a recurring role on the Batman television series, and played Cornelius in the film and TV versions of Planet of the Apes.
1998 | 70 years old
Film Actor -
Janet Leigh
- In these groups:
- Scream Queens
- Name Changers
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
Janet Leigh
Film Actress / 1927 - 2004
Film actress Janet Leigh, once Tony Curtis’s wife, is best remembered for her shower scene as Marion Crane in Alfred Hitchcock’s classic thriller, Psycho.
2004 | 77 years old
Film Actress
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Bernice Johnson Reagon
- In these groups:
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Famous Libras
- Famous Black Activists
Bernice Johnson Reagon
Civil Rights Activist, Songwriter, Singer / 1942 -
Musician and historian Bernice Johnson Reagon was a civil rights activist known for her political songs.
October 4, 1942
Songwriter -
Maya Lin
- In these groups:
- Famous Academics
- Famous Teachers
- Famous Libras
Maya Lin
Educator, Architect, Sculptor / 1959 -
Maya Lin is an American architect and sculptor, best known for her design of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.
October 5, 1959
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Joseph Lowery
- In these groups:
- Famous Libras
- Famous Black Activists
- Famous Civil Rights Activists
Joseph Lowery
Civil Rights Activist, Minister / 1921 -
Civil rights leader, social activist and minister Joseph Lowery has fought against prejudice and discrimination against African-Americans for more than 50 years.
October 6, 1921
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John Mellencamp
- In these groups:
- Famous Libras
- Famous Singers
- Famous Guitarists
John Mellencamp
Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer / 1951 -
A pop sensation in the 1980s, singer-songwriter John Mellencamp has evolved into one of rock’s most enduring acts, and given voice to the small-town experience.
October 7, 1951
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Joseph Lowery
- In these groups:
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- Famous Black Activists
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Joseph Lowery
Civil Rights Activist, Minister / 1921 -
Civil rights leader, social activist and minister Joseph Lowery has fought against prejudice and discrimination against African-Americans for more than 50 years.
October 6, 1921
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George Weah
- In these groups:
- Famous Libras
- Famous Antiwar Activists
- Famous Soccer Players
George Weah
Anti-War Activist, Soccer Player / 1966 -
Liberian soccer star George Weah was named African, European and World Player of the Year in 1995 and has since become a prominent humanitarian and politician.
October 1, 1966
Anti-War Activist, Soccer Player
