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April 3


Events

  • In 2018, a tragic shooting incident occurred at YouTube Headquarters in San Bruno, California, when a 38-year-old woman opened fire, injuring three individuals before taking her own life. This shocking event underscored the growing concerns around workplace safety and gun violence in America.

  • In 2017, a tragic bomb explosion rocked the St. Petersburg metro system, resulting in the death of 14 individuals and injuring numerous others. This devastating incident highlighted vulnerabilities in public safety and the ongoing battle against terrorism.

  • In 2016, the Panama Papers leak exposed critical information about 214,488 offshore companies through a vast cache of legal documents. Discover the implications of this groundbreaking investigation into global tax evasion and financial secrecy.

  • In 2013, devastating floods caused by unprecedented rainfall in La Plata and Buenos Aires, Argentina, tragically claimed the lives of over 50 individuals. This weather-related disaster highlights the impact of extreme climate events on urban areas.

  • In 2010, Apple Inc. launched the first-generation iPad, revolutionizing the tablet computer market with its innovative design and user-friendly interface.

  • In 2009, Jiverly Antares Wong carried out a tragic shooting at the American Civic Association immigration center in Binghamton, New York. The incident claimed the lives of thirteen individuals and left four others injured before Wong took his own life. This devastating event highlights the importance of discussions around gun violence and mental health in America.

  • In 2008, Texas law enforcement officials secured the FLDS's YFZ Ranch, resulting in the state custody of 533 women and children. This significant event marked a pivotal moment in the investigation of the Fundamentalist Latter-Day Saints community.

  • In 2008, ATA Airlines, previously ranked among the top ten largest passenger airlines in the U.S. and a leading charter airline, filed for bankruptcy for the second time in five years and officially ceased all operations.

  • In 2007, a French TGV train achieved a new world speed record for conventional trains, reaching an incredible speed of 574.8 km/h (357.2 mph) on the LGV Est high-speed line. This milestone showcases the advancements in high-speed rail technology and sets a benchmark in train speed history.

  • In 2004, a group of Islamic terrorists linked to the Madrid train bombings were cornered by police in their apartment, resulting in a tragic act of self-destruction. This incident underscored the severe impacts of terrorism in Spain.


Births

  • Chanel Harris-Tavita

    1999 – Chanel Harris-Tavita, New Zealand-Samoan rugby league player

  • Paris Jackson

    1998 – Paris Jackson, American actress, model and singer

  • Gabriel Jesus

    1997 – Gabriel Jesus, Brazilian footballer

  • Mayo Hibi

    1996 – Mayo Hibi, Japanese tennis player

  • Kodi Nikorima

    1994 – Kodi Nikorima, New Zealand rugby league player

  • Yuliya Yefimova

    1992 – Yuliya Yefimova, Russian swimmer

  • Simone Benedetti

    1992 – Simone Benedetti, Italian footballer

  • Hayley Kiyoko

    1991 – Hayley Kiyoko, American actress and singer

  • Natasha Negovanlis

    1990 – Natasha Negovanlis, Canadian actress and singer

  • Sotiris Ninis

    1990 – Sotiris Ninis, Greek footballer

Deaths

  • Gaetano Pesce

    2024 – Gaetano Pesce, Italian architect and designer (b. 1939)

  • June Brown

    2022 – June Brown, English actress (b. 1927)

  • Joe Medicine Crow

    2016 – Joe Medicine Crow, American anthropologist, historian, and author (b. 1913)

  • Cesare Maldini

    2016 – Cesare Maldini, Italian footballer and manager (b. 1932)

  • Shmuel Wosner

    2015 – Shmuel Wosner, Austrian-Israeli rabbi and author (b. 1913)

  • Sarah Brady

    2015 – Sarah Brady, American activist and author (b. 1942)

  • Jovan Pavlović

    2014 – Jovan Pavlović, Serbian metropolitan (b. 1936)

  • Régine Deforges

    2014 – Régine Deforges, French author, playwright, and director (b. 1935)

  • Ruth Prawer Jhabvala

    2013 – Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, German-American author and screenwriter (b. 1927)

  • Chief Jay Strongbow

    2012 – Chief Jay Strongbow, American wrestler (b. 1928)