1989 - President George H.W. Bush and Soviet Leader Mikhail Gorbachev meet in Malta and indicate the Cold War is at an end.
1964 - Police arrests 800 sit-in students at University of California at Berkeley
1931 - Alka Seltzer goes on sale
1833 - Oberlin College, Ohio started classes: first coed institution of higher learning in US
1609 - Galileo makes first close-up observation of the moon through a telescope
This Day In Business
2001 - The Segway Personal Transporter, a unique self-balancing transportation device used in cities to replace cars, is shown to the public for the first time.
1969 - John Lennon is offered role of Jesus Christ in Jesus Christ Superstar
1818 - Illinois becomes the 21st U.S. State.
1988 - Oklahoma State running back Barry Sanders wins the Heisman Trophy Award.
December 3rd Holiday
International Day of Persons with Disabilities - Promotes understanding, support, rights and well-being for those with disabilities across the globe.
Today's Birthday Trivia
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Today's Birthday Horoscope
Learn about people born on this day by reading the December 3 Birthday Horoscope.
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