Boundary Fire (2017)
In the U.S. state of Arizona, the Boundary Fire (pictured) burned out after 32 days, burning 17,788 acres (7,199 ha) of the Coconino and Kaibab National Forests.
What happened on July 3
29 events · 20 births · 20 deaths · 8 observances. From 324 to 2025.
Standout on July 3
2017
Boundary Fire (2017)
In the U.S. state of Arizona, the Boundary Fire (pictured) burned out after 32 days, burning 17,788 acres (7,199 ha) of the Coconino and Kaibab National Forests.
About July 3
July 3 is the 184th day of the year. These facts are computed from the calendar, not copied from anywhere.
- Day of the year
- Day 184 of 365 (185 in leap years)181 days left in the year (181 in leap years)
- Falls on
- Friday in 2026, Saturday in 2027, Monday in 2028, Tuesday in 2029, Wednesday in 2030
- Week
- ISO week 27 of 2026 · Q3
- Zodiac sign
- ♋ Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
- Season
- Summer in the north · Winter in the south
- July birthstone
- Rubypassion, vitality and protection
- July birth flower
- Larkspur / Water lilypositivity, grace and an open heart
- Next occurrence
- In 249 days
- Roman numerals
- III.VIIday.month — see the Roman numeral date tool
Anniversaries in 2026
- 30thAlex Twal1996
- 30thCole Tucker1996
- 30thJohn Major1996
- 25thFolarin Balogun2001
- 25thPromise David2001
- 20thValencia Metro derailment2006
- 1stAndré Silva (footballer, born 2000)2025
- 1stBorja Gómez (motorcyclist)2025
July 3 through the years
- 10 years ago2016
- Nothing recorded
- 25 years ago2001
- Promise David · Folarin Balogun
- 50 years ago1976
- Nothing recorded
- 100 years ago1926
- Nothing recorded
- 200 years ago1826
- Nothing recorded
Born on July 3 — ages this year
- 2001Promise Davidturns 25
- 2001Folarin Balogunturns 25
- 1999Nefisa Berberovićturns 27
- 1998Kim Dong-hanturns 28
- 1997T. J. Hockensonturns 29
- 1996Alex Twalturns 30
Historical events 29
A dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
President of Egypt
President of Egypt Mohamed Morsi is removed from office by the military after four days of protests all over the country calling for his resignation, to which he did not respond. The president of the Supreme Constitutional Court of Egypt, Adly Mansour, is declared acting president until further elections are held.
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi
General Abdel Fattah el-Sisi led a coalition to depose President Mohamed Morsi in a coup d'état in Cairo, suspending the Egyptian Constitution of 2012.
Valencia Metro derailment
The Valencia Metro derailment kills 41 people.
Same-sex marriage
Same-sex marriage became legal in Spain under a law passed by the Cortes Generales.
John Major
British Prime Minister John Major announced the Stone of Scone would be returned to Scotland.
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge
The Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge in Istanbul, Turkey is completed, providing the second connection between the continents of Europe and Asia over the Bosphorus.
United States Navy
The US Navy warship Vincennes shot down Iran Air Flight 655 over the Persian Gulf, killing all 290 people aboard.
Jimmy Carter
US president Jimmy Carter signed a presidential finding, authorizing covert operations to aid the mujahideen against the Soviet-backed Democratic Republic of Afghanistan.
David Bowie
British singer David Bowie retired his stage persona Ziggy Stardust in a surprise announcement on the last day of a 17-month tour.
Dan-Air Flight 1903
Dan-Air Flight 1903 crashed into the slopes of the Montseny Massif in Catalonia, Spain, killing all 112 people aboard.
The Troubles
The Troubles: The British Army began the Falls Curfew in Belfast, Northern Ireland, which resulted in greater Irish republican resistance.
Aden Emergency
The Aden Emergency: The Battle of the Crater in which the British Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders retake the Crater district following the Arab Police mutiny.
Constitution of Puerto Rico
The Constitution of Puerto Rico is approved by the United States Congress.
SS United States
SS United States (pictured) departed New York Harbor on her maiden voyage, on which completion she became the fastest ocean liner to cross the Atlantic.
Minsk offensive
World War II: The Minsk Offensive clears German troops from the city.
World War II
Second World War: The Royal Navy attacked the French fleet at Mers El Kébir (pictured), fearing that the ships would fall into Axis hands after the French–German armistice.
Steam locomotive
World speed record for a steam locomotive is set in England, by the Mallard, which reaches a speed of 125.88 miles per hour (202.58 km/h).
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicates the Eternal Light Peace Memorial and lights the eternal flame at Gettysburg Battlefield.
1938 Gettysburg reunion
On the 75th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Gettysburg, U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicated the Eternal Light Peace Memorial.
Confederate States of America
Confederate veterans at the Great Reunion of 1913 reenact Pickett's Charge; upon reaching the high-water mark of the Confederacy they are met by the outstretched hands of friendship from Union survivors.
Young Turk Revolution
Start of the Young Turk Revolution in the Ottoman Empire, forcing Sultan Abdul Hamid II leads to restore the Constitution of 1876 and reconvene the parliament.
Pascual Cervera y Topete
A Spanish squadron, led by Pascual Cervera y Topete, is defeated by an American squadron under William T. Sampson in the Battle of Santiago de Cuba.
Idaho
Idaho is admitted as the 43rd U.S. state.
Confederate States Army
Confederate forces were defeated by the Union Army on the last day of the Battle of Gettysburg (pictured), a turning point in the American Civil War.
Mauritius campaign of 1809–1811
Mauritius campaign of 1809–1811: A French frigate squadron under Guy-Victor Duperré defeated a convoy of three British East Indiamen near the Comoro Islands.
American Revolutionary War
American Revolutionary War: Loyalists and Iroquois killed over 300 Patriots at the Battle of Wyoming in Pennsylvania.
French and Indian War
French and Indian War: George Washington surrendered Fort Necessity in Pennsylvania, the only military surrender in his career.
Civil wars of the Tetrarchy
Civil wars of the Tetrarchy: Roman emperor Constantine the Great defeated his former colleague Licinius at the Battle of Adrianople.
Births 20
A notable person born on this day. Each links to a person page with their dates and story.
Deaths 20
A notable person who died on this day.
Lolit Solis
Lolit Solis, Filipino talent manager, columnist and talk show host (born 1947)
David Mabuza
David Mabuza, South African politician, 8th Deputy President of South Africa (born 1960)
Phil Walsh (Australian footballer)
Phil Walsh, Australian footballer and coach (born 1960)
Zalman Schachter-Shalomi
Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, Ukrainian-American rabbi and author (born 1924)
Holidays & observances 8
A holiday, feast day, awareness day or national day observed every year on this date.
Dathus
Christian feast day: Dathus
Heliodorus of Altino
Christian feast day: Heliodorus of Altino
Germanus of Man
Christian feast day: Germanus of Man
Gurthiern
Christian feast day: Gurthiern
Mucian
Christian feast day: Mucian
Anatolius of Laodicea
Christian feast day: Anatolius of Laodicea
Anatolius of Constantinople
Christian feast day: Anatolius of Constantinople
Peregrina Mogas Fontcuberta
Christian feast day: Peregrina Mogas Fontcuberta
Spread across the centuries
- 4th century1
- 18th century2
- 19th century4
- 20th century35
- 21st century27
Earliest: Civil wars of the Tetrarchy (324). Most recent: André Silva (footballer, born 2000) (2025).
What the categories mean, and how the standout is chosen
- Historical events
- A dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
- Births
- A notable person born on this day. Each links to a person page with their dates and story.
- Deaths
- A notable person who died on this day.
- Milestones
- A first, a founding or a turning point our editors flagged as a landmark moment.
- Holidays & observances
- A holiday, feast day, awareness day or national day observed every year on this date.
- Standout / notable
- Editor-written entries come first, then entries covered by the most Wikipedia language editions. For the standout tile we prefer an entry that has a picture.
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Questions about July 3
What day of the year is July 3?
July 3 is the 184th day of the year, with 181 days left after it.
What star sign is July 3?
July 3 falls under Cancer (June 21 – July 22), a water sign ruled by Moon. The birthstone for the month is Ruby.
How many things happened on July 3?
We record 77 entries for July 3: 29 events · 20 births · 20 deaths · 8 observances. From 324 to 2025.
Who was born on July 3?
Promise David (2001) is among the notable births on July 3. The births section lists the rest.
How often is the July 3 page updated?
The day is filled the first time anyone opens it and then re-checked for new entries about every 90 days. Computed facts such as the weekday and the anniversaries update every year.
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