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The 2020 United States presidential election takes place between Democratic Joe Biden and Republican incumbent President Donald Trump. On November 7, Biden was declared the winner.
What happened on November 3
36 events · 20 births · 20 deaths · 8 observances. From 1534 to 2025.
Standout on November 3
2020
2020 United States presidential election
The 2020 United States presidential election takes place between Democratic Joe Biden and Republican incumbent President Donald Trump. On November 7, Biden was declared the winner.
About November 3
November 3 is the 307th day of the year. These facts are computed from the calendar, not copied from anywhere.
- Day of the year
- Day 307 of 365 (308 in leap years)58 days left in the year (58 in leap years)
- Falls on
- Tuesday in 2026, Wednesday in 2027, Friday in 2028, Saturday in 2029, Sunday in 2030
- Week
- ISO week 45 of 2026 · Q4
- Zodiac sign
- ♏ Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
- Season
- Autumn in the north · Spring in the south
- November birthstone
- Topaz / Citrinewarmth, abundance and healing
- November birth flower
- Chrysanthemum / Peonyfriendship, joy and honour
- Next occurrence
- In 9 days
- Roman numerals
- III.XIday.month — see the Roman numeral date tool
Anniversaries in 2026
- 70thSuez Crisis1956
- 50thCarrie (1976 film)1976
- 40thCompact of Free Association1986
- 40thIran–Contra affair1986
- 30thAbdullah Çatlı1996
- 25thHailey Baptiste2001
- 25thJake LaRavia2001
- 20thAlberto Spencer2006
November 3 through the years
- 10 years ago2016
- Kay Starr
- 25 years ago2001
- Hailey Baptiste · Jake LaRavia
- 50 years ago1976
- Carrie (1976 film)
- 100 years ago1926
- Nothing recorded
- 200 years ago1826
- Nothing recorded
Born on November 3 — ages this year
- 2005Lara Rajturns 21
- 2005Fina Strazzaturns 21
- 2001Hailey Baptisteturns 25
- 2001Jake LaRaviaturns 25
- 1998Maddison Elliottturns 28
- 1997Sarthak Goluiturns 29
Historical events 36
A dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
One World Trade Center
One World Trade Center officially opens in New York City, replacing the Twin Towers after they were destroyed during the September 11 attacks.
2002 Marib airstrike
A CIA drone strike kills six militants in Yemen, constituting the first targeted killing of the war on terror.
Economic sanctions
The United States imposes economic sanctions against Sudan in response to its human rights abuses of its own citizens and its material and political assistance to Islamic extremist groups across the Middle East and East Africa.
Abdullah Çatlı
Abdullah Çatlı, a leader of the ultra-nationalist Grey Wolves, was killed in a car crash near Susurluk, Turkey, sparking a scandal that exposed the depth of the state's complicity in organized crime.
Space Shuttle program
Space Shuttle program: Atlantis launches on STS-66.
Arkansas
Democratic Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton defeats Republican President George H. W. Bush and Independent candidate Ross Perot in the 1992 United States presidential election.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan Tamil mercenaries attempt to overthrow the Maldivian government. At President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom's request, the Indian military suppresses the rebellion within 24 hours.
Compact of Free Association
The Compact of Free Association becomes law, granting the Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands independence from the United States.
Iran–Contra affair
Iran–Contra affair: The Lebanese magazine Ash-Shiraa reports that the United States has been secretly selling weapons to Iran in order to secure the release of seven American hostages held by pro-Iranian groups in Lebanon.
1982 Salang Tunnel fire
The Salang Tunnel fire in Afghanistan kills 150–2000 people.
Latin Carga
A Latin Carga Convair CV-880 crashes at Simón Bolívar International Airport in Venezuela, killing four.
Greensboro massacre
Greensboro massacre: Five members of the Communist Workers Party are shot dead and seven are wounded by a group of Klansmen and neo-Nazis during a "Death to the Klan" rally in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States.
Dominica
Dominica gains its independence from the United Kingdom.
Carrie (1976 film)
Carrie, an American supernatural horror film directed by Brian De Palma, is premiered in 17 theaters in the Washington, D.C.-Baltimore area.
Jail Killing Day
Four Bangladeshi politicians are killed in the Dhaka Central Jail.
Mariner program
Mariner program: NASA launches the Mariner 10 toward Mercury. On March 29, 1974, it becomes the first space probe to reach that planet.
Richard Nixon
U.S. president Richard Nixon made a plea for support from the "silent majority", referring to those Americans who did not join in the large demonstrations against the Vietnam War at the time.
Vietnam War
Vietnam War: The Battle of Dak To begins.
Lyndon B. Johnson
Lyndon B. Johnson is elected to a full term as U.S. president, winning 61% of the vote and 44 states, while Washington D.C. residents are able to vote in a presidential election for the first time, casting the majority of their votes for Lyndon Johnson.
U Thant
U Thant is unanimously appointed as the 3rd Secretary-General of the United Nations, becoming the first non-European individual to occupy the post.
Sputnik 2
The Soviet Union launched Sputnik 2, carrying the space dog Laika as the first living creature to enter orbit around Earth.
Suez Crisis
Suez Crisis: During an invasion of the Gaza Strip, Israeli soldiers shot and killed hundreds of Palestinian refugees and local inhabitants in Khan Yunis.
Godzilla (1954 film)
The first film featuring the giant monster known as Godzilla was released (poster pictured) nationwide in Japan.
Chicago Tribune
The Chicago Daily Tribune published the erroneous headline "Dewey Defeats Truman" (pictured) in its early morning edition shortly after incumbent U.S. president Harry S. Truman officially upset the heavily favored governor of New York Thomas Dewey in the presidential election.
The Holocaust
The Holocaust: The largest massacre of Jews by German forces began at Majdanek concentration camp.
World War II
World War II: U.S. Marines and U.S. Army forces began an attempt to encircle and destroy a regiment of Imperial Japanese Army troops on Guadalcanal.
1935 Greek monarchy referendum
In a widely criticised referendum, almost 98 percent of Greek voters supported the restoration of George II (pictured) as King of the Hellenes.
Fashoda Incident
The Fashoda Incident ended with French forces withdrawing after several months of military stalemate with the British in Fashoda (now in South Sudan).
Mapuche
Indigenous Mapuche began an uprising against the occupation of Araucanía by Chile.
Kimigayo
The current melody of Kimigayo, the national anthem of Japan, was adopted.
Constitution of the Netherlands
A new constitution drafted by Johan Rudolph Thorbecke was proclaimed, limiting the powers of the Dutch monarchy.
French invasion of Russia
French invasion of Russia: As Napoleon's Grande Armée began its retreat, its rear guard was defeated at the Battle of Vyazma.
War of the Third Coalition
War of the Third Coalition: The Treaty of Potsdam was signed compelling Prussia to join the coalition if it failed to negotiate peace between Russia and France.
French Revolution
French Revolution: Playwright, journalist and outspoken feminist Olympe de Gouges was guillotined.
Parliament of England
The Parliament of England passed the first Act of Supremacy, making King Henry VIII head of the Church of England, supplanting the pope and the Catholic Church.
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.
Dick Cheney
Dick Cheney, American businessman and politician, 46th Vice President of the United States (born 1941)
Tommy Godwin (cyclist, born 1920)
Tommy Godwin, American-English cyclist and coach (born 1920)
Viktor Chernomyrdin
Viktor Chernomyrdin, Russian politician and diplomat, 30th Prime Minister of Russia (born 1938)
Francisco Ayala (novelist)
Francisco Ayala, Spanish sociologist, author, and critic (born 1906)
Holidays & observances 8
A holiday, feast day, awareness day or national day observed every year on this date.
Gwenhael
Christian feast day: Gwenhael
Elias I of Antioch
Christian feast day: Elias I of Antioch (Syriac Orthodox Church)
Hubert of Liège
Christian feast day: Hubertus
Saint Libertine
Christian feast day: Libertine
Acepsimas of Hnaita
Christian feast day: Acepsimas of Hnaita and companions (Greek Orthodox Church)
Alpaïs of Cudot
Christian feast day: Alpaïs of Cudot
Gaudiosus of Tarazona
Christian feast day: Gaudiosus of Tarazona
Saint Ermengol
Christian feast day: Ermengol (Hermengaudius)
Spread across the centuries
- 16th century1
- 18th century1
- 19th century6
- 20th century41
- 21st century27
Earliest: Parliament of England (1534). Most recent: Dick Cheney (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 November 3
What day of the year is November 3?
November 3 is the 307th day of the year, with 58 days left after it.
What star sign is November 3?
November 3 falls under Scorpio (October 23 – November 21), a water sign ruled by Pluto (traditionally Mars). The birthstone for the month is Topaz or Citrine.
How many things happened on November 3?
We record 84 entries for November 3: 36 events · 20 births · 20 deaths · 8 observances. From 1534 to 2025.
Who was born on November 3?
Lara Raj (2005) is among the notable births on November 3. The births section lists the rest.
How often is the November 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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