03 July - Today in History | इतिहास में दिन - "03 जुलाई " | M J Manjari

 Day in History - “03 July”       

 

What happened on 03 July in History: If you're curious about today's historical events, you've come to the right source. Each day presents us with a range of significant occurrences that have shaped both Indian and world history. Today, we commemorate several noteworthy events that have taken place on this very day in the past.

International Plastic Bag Free Day

International Plastic Bag Free Day is celebrated on July 3 every year to raise awareness about the harmful impact of plastic on the environment.

1760 - The Maratha army occupied Delhi

The 60,000 strong Maratha army under Sadasiva Rao captured Delhi in 1760 from Afghans and held it till 1761 when Afghans recaptured it.

1863 - Battle of Gettysburg ends

Following three days of intense fighting—casualties numbered more than 50,000—the Battle of Gettysburg ended on this day in 1863 with a victory for the Union forces and was seen as a turning point in the American Civil War.

1908 - Indian nationalist Bal Gangadhar Tilak arrested for sedition by the British in wake of Muzzafarpur bombing.

1962- Algeria gained its independence from France.

1962 - American actor Tom Cruise—who was one of Hollywood's most popular leading men, known for his clean-cut good looks and versatility—was born.

1976 - An Israeli commando squad, led by Dan Shomron, launched a rescue of hostages held by airplane hijackers in Entebbe, Uganda.

2005- Mahesh Bhupathi and Mary Pierce won the Wimbledon mixed pair title.

Famous People's Birthday on July 03

1. 1980- Harbhajan Singh

Harbhajan Singh is a member of parliament in Rajya Sabha, a retired Indian cricketer and a cricket commentator. Harbhajan played for the Indian national cricket team from 1998 - 2016 in a career spanning nearly two decades. He was a right-arm off spin bowler.

Famous Death Anniversary on July 03

1. 1996- Raaj kumar

Raaj Kumar was an Indian actor who worked in Hindi films. He appeared in the Oscar-nominated 1957 film Mother India and starred in over 70 Hindi films in a career that spanned over four decades.

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