What Happened on December 3 - Tiny Fox Lab

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Today is Tuesday, December 3, 2024. It's the 338 day of the year, and we're on week 49. What Happened on December 3 in History? Keep reading to find out!

2019

The 70th anniversary of NATO was marked by a gathering in London of world leaders, followed by a reception by Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace.

2019

Spotify announced Drake as the most-streamed star of the 2010s with 28 billion streams, and Ed Sheeran's 'Shape Of You' as the most-streamed track with 2.4 billion streams.

2018

The 7-year old Ryan of 'Ryan Toysreview' was announced as the year's highest-paid YouTube star earning $22 million.

2017

The first pizza party was held in space.

2015

The US Defense Secretary announced that the US Military would open all combat roles to women.

2001

HAL Laboratory's Super Smash Bros. Melee was released by Nintendo for the GameCube.

1999

NASA lost radio contact with the Mars Polar Lander moments before the spacecraft entered the Martian atmosphere.

1994

The original PlayStation was launched in Japan.

1989

Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev and US President George H. W. Bush declared an end to the Cold War.

1967

Seven armed men attempted to assassinate Bob Marley while he was on break from rehearsal.

1926

Agatha Christie mysteriously disappeared for 11 days.

1910

Neon lighting was first demonstrated at the Paris Motor Show by Georges Claude.

1854

State troopers in Victoria, Australia, killed more than 30 gold miners at the Battle of the Eureka Stockade.

1818

Illinois became the 21st state to join the United States of America.

1775

The Grand Union Flag flew for the first time with the commissioning of the USS Alfred.