Samuel de Champlain founded the city of Quebec, which became a significant French settlement in North America.
In History, Today on July 3
Today we explore events from the year 1608 to the year 2019. Events span the globe, from the countries of Georgia, Canada, Germany, France, Egypt, Iraq, Thailand, United States, United Kingdom, Algeria, Iran.
1608
Quebec City, Canada
1754
Farmington, United States
The Battle of Fort Necessity took place, marking one of the first engagements of the French and Indian War.
1775
Cambridge, United States
George Washington took command of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.
1863
Gettysburg, United States
The Battle of Gettysburg ended, a turning point in the American Civil War with a Union victory.
1886
Mannheim, Germany
Karl Benz officially unveiled the Benz Patent-Motorwagen, the first purpose-built automobile.
1890
Boise, United States
Idaho was admitted as the 43rd state of the United States.
1938
Grantham, United Kingdom
The world speed record for a steam locomotive was set by the Mallard, reaching 126 mph.
1962
Algiers, Algeria
The French President Charles de Gaulle declared Algeria independent from France, ending the Algerian War of Independence.
1971
Paris, France
Jim Morrison, lead singer of The Doors, was found dead in his Paris apartment.
1988
Persian Gulf, Iran
Iran Air Flight 655 was shot down by the USS Vincennes, resulting in the deaths of all 290 passengers and crew, escalating tensions between the United States and Iran.
2005
Tskhinvali, Georgia
The national flag of Georgia was hoisted on the South Ossetian administrative border, marking a significant moment in the ongoing territorial dispute between Georgia and the breakaway region of South Ossetia.
2013
Cairo, Egypt
The Egyptian military ousted President Mohamed Morsi following mass protests against his rule. This event marked a significant turning point in Egypt's political landscape, leading to a period of military-led governance.
2016
Baghdad, Iraq
A car bomb exploded in a busy shopping district in Baghdad, Iraq, killing over 300 people and injuring hundreds more. The attack was claimed by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and was one of the deadliest in Iraq since the 2003 invasion.
2018
Chiang Rai, Thailand
The rescue operation for the Wild Boars soccer team trapped in the Tham Luang cave in Thailand began. The team had been trapped since June 23, and the operation drew international attention and assistance.
2019
Tehran, Iran
Iran announced it had breached the limit on its stockpile of low-enriched uranium set under the 2015 nuclear deal.