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Historical events & facts — November 3
What happened on November 3?
On November 3, 1957, the USSR launched Sputnik 2 with the dog Laika on board, making her the first living being to orbit the Earth. The mission demonstrated that living creatures could survive launch and weightlessness, though Laika died within hours from excessive heat in the capsule. Her sacrifice paved the way for human space exploration.
On November 3, 1903, Panama separated from Colombia and declared independence, with the covert backing of the United States, which needed the territory to build the Panama Canal. Within two weeks, the US recognised the new state and signed a treaty for canal construction, which was inaugurated in 1914.
On November 3, 1992, Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton defeated incumbent Republican President George H. W. Bush in the US presidential election, with independent Ross Perot winning 19% of the popular vote. Clinton, aged 46, became the third-youngest president in history and served two terms until 2001.
Notable birthdays — November 3
Famous people born on November 3
AD 39
The 30s decade ran from January 1, AD 30, to December 31, AD 39.
Elizabeth P. Hoisington
Elizabeth Paschel Hoisington was a United States Army officer who was one of the first two women to attain the rank of brigadier general.
Peggy McCay
Margaret Ann "Peggy" McCay was an American actress whose career began in 1949, and includes theatre, television, soap operas, and feature films. McCay may be best known for originating the roles of Vanessa Dale on the CBS soap opera Love of Life, and Caroline Brady, which she played from 1983 to 2016 on NBC's Days of Our Lives.
Tsutomu Seki
Tsutomu Seki is a Japanese amateur astronomer and discoverer of minor planets and comets, born in Kōchi, Japan.
Jean Rollin
Jean Michel Rollin Roth Le Gentil was a French film director, actor, and novelist best known for his work in the fantastique genre.
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