April 3rd is known as World Party Day as well as Find A Rainbow Day.
We are now on the 94th day of the year, congratulations for making it this far into 2024. There are 272 days remaining until the end of the year.
Here you’ll find many interesting facts and events that all took place on this day in history, including history & war related events.
Did you know that on this day in 1776, President George Washington received an honorary law degree from Harvard College? This was the first law degree Harvard had awarded.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about April 3rd in history!
Events
What memorable events happened on April 3 in history? Keep reading to find out!
2023
NASA announced the astronauts for the first trip to the moon in over 50 years.
Commander Reid Wiseman, mission specialist Jeremy Hansen, flight engineer Christina Koch, and pilot Victor J. Glover were chosen for Artemis II, a fly-by mission to the moon.
2018
A shooting took place at YouTube’s headquarters in San Bruno, California.
The shooter, Nasim Najafi Aghdam, opened fire with a 9mm semi-automatic pistol. Aghdam wounded three people before killing herself.
2016
11.5 million private documents were leaked and became known as The Panama Papers.
The papers detailed transactions and money laundering activities of many of the world’s rich and powerful. They show them committing crimes such as tax evasion, fraud, and circumventing international sanctions.
2007
Guitarist Keith Richards from the Rolling Stones denied he said he snorted his late father’s ashes.
Famous Births
Is today your birthday? If so, you share the same birthday with Amanda Bynes. Here are a few other famous people born on this day.
1961
Eddie Murphy
American
Actor
Age:
63 years old
Born In:
New York, USA
1986
Amanda Bynes
American
Actress
Age:
38 years old
Born In:
California, USA
1924
Marlon Brando
American
Actor
Died On:
Jul 1, 2004 (Age 80)
Born In:
Nebraska, USA
1973
Adam Scott
American
Actor
Age:
51 years old
Born In:
California, USA
Quotes
Here are the most famous or noteworthy quotes said on this day throughout history.
1889
All good things arrive unto them that wait – and don’t die in the meantime.
Mark Twain
American Writer
1878
It is good to love as much as one can, for therein lies true strength, and he who loves much does much and is capable of much, and that which is done with love is well done.
Special Holidays
Are you looking for something to do today? Then why not find time today to celebrate the following special holidays.
World Party Day
Everyone loves celebrating, whether it be a special occasion or just celebrating actually being alive. That’s why today is officially World Party Day, so be sure to let your hair down today and party like there’s no tomorrow.
National Find A Rainbow Day
Glimpses of a shiny rainbow are sure to lift your spirits after a heavy downpour, so maybe that’s why rainbows are so connected with happiness. Find some happiness for yourself today by keeping your eyes on the skies, or even create some by hanging up some crystals.
THe Fact Site’s
Fun Fact Of The Day
Lake Superior contains 10% of the world’s freshwater. It is the size of South Carolina and has 2,900 cubic miles of water.
Birthday & Zodiac
If you were born on April 3, your zodiac sign is Aries.
Aries send out positive energy into everything and everybody around them. Feeding off this power source can be exhilarating for other signs.
If you were born in April, your birthstone is the Diamond. Much like people born in April, diamonds are strong. Its name comes from the Greek word “adamas,” which means “invincible” or “unbreakable.”
Anyone born on Apr 3 would likely have been conceived around July 11 in the previous year.
A baby that is conceived on April 3, 2024, will likely be born on Christmas Day later this year
