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November 3: Day of the Week
November 3, 2024 is the 308th day of the year 2024 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 58 days remaining until the end of the year. The day of the week is Sunday.
If you are trying to learn Spanish then this day of the week in Spanish is domingo.
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Here’s the November calendar. You can also browse the full year monthly calendar.
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Zodiac & Birthstone
Scorpio is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Topaz is the modern birthstone for this month. Pearl is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
November 3 Historical Event(s)
1812
Napoleon’s armies are defeated at the Battle of Vyazma
1817
The Bank of Montreal, Canada’s oldest chartered bank, opens in Montreal, Quebec.
1903
With the encouragement of the United States, Panama separates from Colombia.
1918
Poland declares its independence from Russia.
1918
The German Revolution of 1918–1919 begins when 40,000 sailors take over the port in Kiel.
1942
World War II: The Koli Point action begins during the Guadalcanal Campaign and ends on November 12.
1944
World War II: Two supreme commanders of the Slovak National Uprising, Generals Ján Golian and Rudolf Viest are captured, tortured and later executed by German forces.
1964
Washington D.C. residents are able to vote in a presidential election for the first time.
1986
The Federated States of Micronesia gain independence from the United States of America.
1988
Sri Lankan Tamil mercenaries try to overthrow the Maldivian government. At President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom’s request, the Indian military suppresses the coup attempt within 24 hours.
Who were born on November 3?
1845
Edward Douglass White, 9th Chief Justice of the United States (d. 1921)
1890
Eustáquio van Lieshout, Dutch priest (d. 1943)
1901
André Malraux, French writer (d. 1976)
1930
Frits Staal, Dutch philosopher and scholar
1947
Mazie Hirono, American politician
1953
Kate Capshaw, American actress
1969
Niels van Steenis, Dutch rower
1971
Diego Alessi, Italian race car driver
1984
Christian Bakkerud, Danish racing driver (d. 2011)
1990
Ellyse Perry, Australian footballer and cricketer
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Holy Toledo! Did you know that coffee and word games are an excellent combination to sharpen your vocabulary? Let’s give it a quick spin. Within 30 seconds, how many words can you think of from these letters BECIIQX? Check your answers here: Word scramble BECIIQX. (Sponsored by WordFinder.Cafe)
Are you not curious to discover some fun facts about your birthday? Find out ‘what happened on my birthday’ and what was the number one song on your day of birth. Know the meaning of your special day and who shares your birthday! (Sponsored link)
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