2005 - Same-sex marriage in Spain is legalized
1958 - Eisenhower initiates flood-control program
1938 - "Mallard" locomotive world speed record
1886 - New York Tribune first uses linotype.
1886 - Benz Patent-Motorwagen unveiled
This Day In Business
1884 - The Dow Jones and Company publishes their first stock average.
1971 - Jim Morrison, lead singer of The Doors, passes away in Paris
1890 - Idaho becomes the 43rd State of the United States.
2001 - The Vancouver Grizzlies move to Memphis, Tennessee is approved by NBA.
July 3rd Holiday
Lady Gaga Day (Taiwan) - Unofficial holiday honoring singer, Lady Gaga, who has a large Taiwanese following.
Today's Birthday Trivia
She has claimed to be a big fan of the shows Gossip Girl, House, and The Office. Who is she?
Today's Birthday Horoscope
Learn about people born on this day by reading the July 3 Birthday Horoscope.
Famous Birthdays iPhone App
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