What happened on 3 April?

Take a look at what happened on this day, 3 April in history. From a variety of achievements, and milestones throughout human history to groundbreaking inventions and events that shaped the world we live in today.

Here is a look at some of the most notable events that happened on this day.

ON THIS DAY: 3 April

1968 | The government announced that the University of South Africa will not be affiliated with the five “non-White” South African University Colleges.

2009 | Jiverly Antares Wong shot thirteen people at the American Civic Association immigration centre in Binghamton, New York, before shooting himself.

1996 | Ron Brown, the secretary of commerce, was among 35 people killed when an American Air Force Boeing T-43 crashed close to Dubrovnik Airport in Croatia.

1974 | The second-largest tornado outbreak in documented history, the 1974 Super Outbreak, took place. (after the 2011 Super Outbreak). There have been 315 fatalities and close to 5 500 injuries.

2008 | The largest charter airline in the United States and one of the top ten largest passenger airlines filed for bankruptcy for the second time in five years and ceased all activities.

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BIRTHDAYS

1972 | South African actor, Alfred Ntombela.

1992 | South African male sprinter, Emile Erasmus.

1986 | Italian cyclist, Annalisa Cucinotta.

1953 | American boxer, James Smith.

1962 | Indian actress and politician, Jaya Prada.

ON THIS DAY: DEATHS

2008 | Croatian footballer, Hrvoje Ćustić, 25.

2015 | Austrian-Israeli rabbi and author, Shmuel Wosner, 102.

2014 | Prince Michael of Prussia, 74.

2005 | Canadian lawyer and politician, François Gérin, 61.

2007 | Chinese businesswoman, Nina Wang, 70.

SPORTS

2018 | On this day, Ronaldo’s overhead kick against Juventus in Champions league stunned the world. It was one of the greatest Champions League goals.

SPORTS

1999 | British composer Lionel Bart, known for the Broadway smash “Oliver”, died on this day aged 68 of cancer.

AFRICA FACT

Timbuktu, Mali was the world’s richest city in the 14th Century