December 3

    What happened on December 3 in history

    6 events fall on December 3, from 1818 to 1992. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on December 3

    1. 1818

      Illinois becomes a state

      The twenty-first state joins the union.

      Play the 19th century round

    2. 1910

      Neon lighting is shown

      Georges Claude displays his tubes at the Paris Motor Show.

      Read about Louis Blériot Crosses the English ChannelPlay the 20th century round

    3. 1967

      The first heart transplant

      Christiaan Barnard operates in Cape Town; the patient lives eighteen days.

      Read about Woodstock Music FestivalPlay the 20th century round

    4. 1971

      The third India-Pakistan war begins

      Air raids open a two-week war.

      Read about Sydney Opera House Under ConstructionPlay the 20th century round

    5. 1984

      The Bhopal disaster

      Gas leaks from a pesticide plant and kills thousands in their sleep.

      Read about Los Angeles Summer OlympicsPlay the 20th century round

    6. 1992

      The first text message

      An engineer sends Merry Christmas over the Vodafone network.

      Play the 20th century round

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