Marriage
Catherine Parr & Thomas Seymour are betrothed
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March 3 in History
This permanent archive page contains 155 World History Database records for March 3, spanning 1241 to 2025. Recorded topics include Battle of Cracow; Death of Francis I; Death of Henry II.
Total: 155Events: 144Births: 3Deaths: 6Battles: 2Countries: 38
Events on March 3
Marriage
Thomas Seymour & Catherine Parr are betrothed
Command of Assault Party
De Heraugiere commanded approximately seventy-five soldiers hidden aboard the peat barge.
Transport of Assault Force
Van Bergen brought the concealed assault force through the waterways into Breda Castle.
Discovery of Bay of Salvador
Piet Heyn conquers 22 ships in Bay of Salvador, Brazil
Succession
Signs a declaration he had only married Queen Catherine, makes Monmouth illegitimate
Succession
Leaves the throne to internecine quarrels & the destruction of the Mogul Empire
Constitution of USA
1st Congress of the US is held in New York
Unification
Vermont becomes the 14th State of the Union
The Clock
1st performance of, "The Clock" at the King's Concert Hall
Moonlight Sonata
Composition of "Moonlight Sonata"
Siege of Algiers
Enters Algiers harbour & forces the release of American prisoners
Independence of Texas
Recognizes the "lone star" Republic of Texas
Independence of United States of America
Recognizes the "lone star" Republic of Texas
Invasion of Persia
Birth of Georg Cantor
Statehood of Florida
Florida becomes the 27th State of the Union
Constitution of Hungary
Declares in the Hungarian Diet it is time to end absolutism & the "Metternich System"
Expulsion from Belgium
Belgian authorities arrest and expel Marx during the revolutionary crisis.
Speech
Declares in the Hungarian Diet it is time to end absolutism & the "Metternich System"
Declaration of War
Declares war on China
Vote of Confidence
Loses a vote of censure by 263 to 247 votes which leads to a dissolution of Parliament
American Affairs
Publishes an article reviewing political and military developments in the United States.
Idaho Territory
Lincoln signs legislation organizing Idaho Territory
National Academy of Sciences
Lincoln signs the act incorporating the National Academy of Sciences
Invention of Telephone
Granted a patent for the telephone
Swan Lake
1st performance of, "Swan Lake" staged by the Russian Imperial Ballet in Moscow
Capture of Kars
Russia captures Kars from the Ottoman Empire
Congress of Berlin
The congress aims to revise the Treaty of San Stefano and keep Constantinople in Ottoman hands and disavow Russias victory over the decaying Ottoman Empire in the Russo-Turkish War, 1877-78
Treaty of San Stefano
Turkey capitulates & signs the Treaty of San Stefano with Russia. Independence of Serbia, Bulgaria & Romania is recognized by the Treaty of San Stefano
Treaty of San Stefano
The Treaty of San Stefano ends the war and creates a large autonomous Bulgaria while recognising the independence of Serbia, Montenegro, and Romania.
Treaty of San Stefano
Through the Treaty of San Stefano, the Russians, led by Chancellor Alexander Gorchakov, creating the Bulgarian autonomous principality under Ottoman Empires nominal rule
Treaty of San Stefano
Negotiates the Treaty of San Stefano creating independent states of Bulgaria & Serbia
Rule of Rumelia
The Treaty of Bucharest concludes the Serbn war, reestablishing prewar Serbon borders but leaving Eastern Rumelia and Bulgaria united
Treaty of Bucharest
Concludes peace without territorial concessions to Serbia.
Treaty of Bucharest
Accepts restoration of the prewar Serbian-Bulgarian frontier.
Treaty of Bucharest
The Treaty of Bucharest concludes the Serbn war, reestablishing prewar Serbon borders but leaving Eastern Rumelia and Bulgaria united
Dawes Commission
Congress authorizes a commission to negotiate with the Five Civilized Tribes.
Resignation of William Ewart Gladstone
Resigns after being critical of the high naval estimates
Attempt to Meet Polar Party
He waits six days hoping to meet Scott's returning party.
One Ton Depot Relief Journey
Reaches One Ton Depot with a dog team and supplies.
Capture of Ioannina
The Turkish garrison of 30,000 falls to Prince Constantine of Greece
Capture of Ioannina
The Turkish garrison of 30,000 falls to Prince Constantine of Greece
Inauguration
Inaugurated President of the USA, 28th
Arrest of Nicholas II
The Soviet supports pressure for the former emperor's arrest.
Exile of Joseph Stalin
Stalin, with a group of exiles, leaves Achinsk for Petrograd
February Revolution
Petrograd revolutionary authorities press for the former tsar's detention.
House
The Provisional Government meets Michael & persuades him to reject the crown
House
The Provisional Government meets Michael & persuades him to reject the crown
Provisional Government
The Provisional Government meets Michael & persuades him to reject the crown
Provisional Government
The Provisional Government meets Michael & persuades him to reject the crown
Refusal of Russian Crown
Grand Duke Michael declines to accept the crown without approval from a future constituent assembly, ending Romanov rule.
Bolshevik Party
Negotiates & signs on behalf of Germany with the Bolshevik Government
Peace
Launches an offensive against the Russians which forces them to sign a peace Treaty
Peace
Germany and Austria force Russia to sign the Peace of Brest
Peace Treaty
Austria signs a peace Treaty with Russia
Rule of Estonia
Germany and Austria force Soviet Russia to sign the Peace of Brest, which calls for the establishment of 5 independent countries: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Ukraine
Rule of Kars
Under the Treaty of Brest-Litovsl Russia evacuates Kars
Rule of Latvia
Germany and Austria force Soviet Russia to sign the Peace of Brest, which calls for the establishment of 5 independent countries: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Ukraine
Rule of Lithuania
Germany and Austria force Soviet Russia to sign the Peace of Brest, which calls for the establishment of 5 independent countries: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Ukraine
Rule of Poland
Germany and Austria force Soviet Russia to sign the Peace of Brest, which calls for the establishment of 5 independent countries: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland
Rule of Ukraine
Germany and Austria force Russia to sign the Peace of Brest
Treaty of Brest Litovsk
Negotiates & signs on behalf of Germany with the Bolshevik Government. Implements the Treaty of Brest Litovsk
Treaty of Brest Litovsk
Under the Treaty of Brest-Litovsl Russia evacuates Kars
Treaty of Brest Litovsk
The future of Courland, Lithuania & part of White Russia will be decided locally. Signs the Treaty of Brest Litovsk. Russian naval bases are stripped. Renounces Riga. Livonia & Estonia are occupied by Germany. A Russo-German peace is signed
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
Chicherin signs the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk for Soviet Russia, formally ending Russia's participation in the First World War.
Comintern
"by all available means, including armed force, for the overthrow of the international bourgeoisie and for the creation of an international Soviet republic as a transition stage to the complete abolition of the State"
Comintern
The central policy of the Comintern under Lenins leadership was that Communist parties should be established across the world to aid the international proletarian revolution. Founds an international Communist organisation in the midst of the "war communism" period (1918-1921).
Comintern
The Comintern holds seven World Congresses, the first in March 1919 and the last in 1935, until it was officially dissolved in May 1943. The Comintern becomes known as the "General Staff of the World Revolution".
Coup
"by all available means, including armed force, for the overthrow of the international bourgeoisie and for the creation of an international Soviet republic as a transition stage to the complete abolition of the State"
Copenhagen Physics Institute Opened
Creates an international centre for atomic and quantum research.
Institute for Theoretical Physics
Opens the University of Copenhagen institute devoted to theoretical physics.
Kronstadt Rebellion
Supports Bolshevik action against the naval revolt.
Kronstadt Rebellion
Supports security measures during the rebellion.
Kronstadt Rebellion
Backs the party line against the Kronstadt revolt.
Abdication
Deposed and expelled from the shores of Turkey with the rest of his family. Abdulmecid II is deposed
Constitution of Turkey
Abolishes the Caliphate
Exile of Abdulmecid II
Deposed and expelled from the shores of Turkey with the rest of his family
Prime Minister of Turkey
Appointed Prime Minister of Turkey, 3rd term
Show Boat
Show Boat, music by Jerome Kern, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein, based on Edna Ferbers novel, becomes first hugely popular musical comedy
End of Term
Leaves the vice presidency at the end of Coolidge's administration.
End of Jens Hundseid Government
The Jens Hundseid Government ends in Oslo, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Norway.
Siege of Shanghai
A ceasefire ends the major 1932 fighting in Shanghai between Chinese and Japanese forces.
Third Johan Ludwig Mowinckel Government
Begins the Third Johan Ludwig Mowinckel Government in Oslo and serves as Prime Minister of Norway.
Hitler says he is concerned by the 10 million Germans
Hitler says he is concerned by the 10 million Germans who live outside the Reich. Henderson offers Germany colonial territory
Reform of Policing
Given plenipotentiary powers covering all police actions in occupied territory
Siege of Lofoton
The British & Norwegians raid the occupied Lofoten Islands destroying 11 German ships
Secretary of State for Defence
Appointed Minister of Defence, 1st term, replaces Stalin in position
Abdication
Abdicates in favor of his father Norodom Suramarit to enter politics
Government Ends
His government ends in Helsinki, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Finland.
Prime Minister
Takes office as Prime Minister of Finland and forms a government in Helsinki.
Foreign Policy
II participates in foreign policy connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Holy Loch
The United States Navy begins regular Polaris submarine operations from Holy Loch in Scotland
Holy Loch
The American Polaris submarine USS Patrick Henry reaches Holy Loch as the United States establishes a forward submarine base in Scotland
Revolutionary Council Announcement Delayed
Mann asks that formation of the Cuban Revolutionary Council not be announced until after the Mexico City peace conference.
Neely Street Apartment
The Oswald family moved to 214 West Neely Street on March 3, 1963, carrying their belongings without hired assistance.
Marriage
George Harrison meets Patti Boyd for the first time on the set of "A Hard Days Night"
Apollo 9
Commands Apollo 9 during the first crewed lunar module test.
Apollo 9
Serves as command module pilot on Apollo 9.
Apollo 9 CSM-LM Docking
Commands the first crewed Apollo docking with a lunar module in Earth orbit.
Apollo 9 Transposition and Docking
Pilots the command module during transposition and docking with lunar module Spider.
Perjury Information Filed
On March 3, 1969, Garrison signed an information charging Shaw with perjury based on testimony Shaw had given during the conspiracy trial.
Chief of Army Staff
Tikka Khan becomes Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, succeeding Gul Hassan Khan.
Marriage
Marries Margaret Sinclair, in secret
Knighthood
Knighted at Buckingham Palace
Border Settlement at Maputo
Mozambique closes its borders with Rhodesia & mobilizes its armed forces
Internal Settlement Signed
Smith signs an agreement creating an interim biracial administration and majority-rule elections.
End of Second Vanden Boeynants Government
The Second Vanden Boeynants Government ends in Brussels, concluding this period as Prime Minister of Belgium.
First to Fourth Martens Governments
Begins the First to Fourth Martens Governments in Brussels and serves as Prime Minister of Belgium.
Junta Member Takes Office
Duarte joins the Revolutionary Government Junta during the civil war crisis
Prime Minister of Canada
Returns to power after the 1980 federal election.
Argentine Invasion of Falklands
MP Julian Amery asks if all necessary steps are in hand to ensure the protection of the Islands against unexpected attack but receives an evasive reply
Argentine Invasion of Falklands
MP Julian Amery asks if all necessary steps are in hand to ensure the protection of the Islands against unexpected attack but receives an evasive reply
Parliamentary Question
Questions whether the Falklands are protected against surprise attack.
Strike
Miners strike in South Yorkshire and some Scottish pits
Strike
The National Coal Board announces plans to cut coal output by 4 million tons to stem annual loss of $340 million a year. National Union of Mineworkers say this will mean closing 20 pits and loss of 20,000 jobs
Strike
Delegates at an NUM conference decide 98 to 91 to end the strike
Strike
The year long miners strike is called off
1st Colour Pictures
Today becomes the 1st national daily to carry colour pictures
Prime Minister of Tunisia
Hamed Karoui became prime minister of Tunisia.
Ceasefire Terms Presented
Sets military arrangements governing the immediate ceasefire.
Iraqi Military Delegation
Accepts coalition conditions governing the immediate postwar situation.
Safwan Ceasefire Talks
Represents Iraq during military ceasefire talks at Safwan.
Safwan Ceasefire Talks
Meets Iraqi commanders to establish military ceasefire arrangements.
Safwan Ceasefire Talks
Schwarzkopf meets Iraqi commanders to establish military arrangements for the ceasefire.
Safwan Military Agreement
Sultan Hashim accepts coalition terms concerning prisoners, boundaries and military movements.
Safwan Military Talks
Meets Iraqi commanders after the coalition victory.
Constitutional Review of Maastricht Treaty
The Justice Ministry completes a constitutional review of Denmark's accession to the Maastricht Treaty and the transfer of powers involved.
Independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Izetbegovic announces the Bosnia's independence
President Takes Office
Alija Izetbegovic becomes President of the Presidency after independence preparations
Prime Minister Takes Office
Jure Pelivan becomes Prime Minister of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Peace Negotiations
Works on negotiations under the new Palestinian Authority.
Arrest of Augusto Jose Ramon Pinochet
Pinochet returns to Chile
Premiership Ends
Niasse leaves office after a short premiership
Prime Minister Takes Office
Mame Madior Boye becomes Senegal's first female Prime Minister
Hubble Captured for Servicing Mission 3B
Currie uses Columbia's robotic arm to capture Hubble and secure it for the servicing crew.
Oil Revenue Distribution Proposal
Gaddafi proposes distributing oil revenue directly while abolishing most government ministries.
UN Resolution 1803
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1803 broadens restrictions connected with Iran's nuclear and enrichment programme.
Arrest of Syed Tauhidul Alam
Bangladeshi police arrested Syed Tauhidul Alam, the suspected ringleader of a deadly border guard mutiny that killed at least 69 people, during a raid in a slum in Dhaka
Acting Governor Appointed
Sarita Francis serves briefly as acting Governor
GN-z11 Distance Record
Oesch leads Hubble observations that identify GN-z11 as the most distant known galaxy at the time.
COVID-19
Publishes the United Kingdom coronavirus action plan.
Super Tuesday Comeback
Wins key Super Tuesday contests.
Prime Ministerial Election
The National Assembly elects Shehbaz Sharif Prime Minister for a second term.
Ukraine Aid Pause
Pauses some U.S. military aid to Ukraine.
Births on March 3
Birth of Maurice-Francois Garin
Birth of Maurice-Francois Garin
Dyatlov Birth
Is born in the village of Atamanovo in Krasnoyarsk Krai on 3 March 1931.
Dyatlov Birth
Is born in the village of Atamanovo in Krasnoyarsk Krai on 3 March 1931.
Deaths on March 3
Death of Francis I
Death of Francis I
Death of Henry II
Death of Francis I
Death of Alamgir
Death of Alamgir
Death of Aurangzeb
After Aurangzebs death, his son Bahadur Shah I takes the throne, the Mughal Empire, due both to Aurangzebs over-extension and cruelty and to Bahadurs weak military and leadership qualities, enters a long decline
Death of Michael Mackintosh Foot
Death of Michael Foot
Death of Michael Mackintosh Foot
Death of Michael Mackintosh Foot
Battles on March 3
Battle of Cracow
Defeats Boleslav V at Cracow
Battle of Tukaroi
Akbar's forces defeat the Bengal army at Tukaroi, advancing Mughal authority into eastern India.