November 3
What happened on November 3 in history
5 events fall on November 3, from 1493 to 1986. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.
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Events on November 3
1493
Columbus sights Dominica
The second voyage makes its first landfall in the Lesser Antilles.
1783
The Continental Army disbands
Most of the American army is discharged after the war.
1868
Grant is elected
The Union general wins the presidency.
1957
Laika is launched
A dog becomes the first living creature to orbit the Earth.
1986
Iran-Contra breaks
A Lebanese magazine reveals the arms sales.