April 3rd is known as World Party Day as well as Find A Rainbow Day.
We are now on the 93rd day of the year, congratulations for making it this far into 2022. There are 272 days left until next 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 interesting facts about April 3rd in history!
What Events Happened On April 3 In History?
2018 A shooting took place at YouTube’s headquarters in San Bruno, California.
2016 11.5 million private documents were leaked and became known as The Panama Papers.
2011 The Australian boy band 5 Seconds of Summer formed.
2007 Guitarist Keith Richards from the Rolling Stones denied he said he snorted his late father’s ashes.
1996 Ted Kaczynski, The Unabomber, was caught and arrested.
1926 Robert Goddard launched his second liquid-fueled rocket.
1908 Frank Gotch won the World Heavyweight Wrestling Championship after a 2-hour match.
1882 Robert Ford killed American outlaw Jesse James in St Joseph, Missouri.
1860 The mail delivery system known as the Pony Express started.
1776 President George Washington received an honorary law degree from Harvard College.
1721 Robert Walpole gained the title of first Prime Minister of Britain.
1043 Edward the Confessor was crowned the new King of England in Winchester, England.
Famous People Born On April 3
Is today is 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:
- 61 years old
- Born In:
- New York, USA
1986 Amanda Bynes
American Actress
- Age:
- 36 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:
- 49 years old
- Born In:
- California, USA
Special Holidays On April 3
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.
Read MoreApril 3 Birthday Facts, Zodiac & Birthstone
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.
