It happened on a… August 3

2020

Spain’s former King Juan Carlos announces he will go into exile abroad amid his implication in a corruption inquiry.

2017

Brazilian soccer forward Neymar transfers from FC Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain for a world-record transfer fee of €222 on a 5-year deal.

Camila Cabello releases her single “Havana” (biggest song worldwide 2018, 19 million copies sold).

2012

American super-swimmer Michael Phelps wins the 100m butterfly in London to take his all-time Olympic gold medal tally to a record 17.

2004

The pedestal of the Statue of Liberty reopens after being closed since the September 11 attacks.

1992

“Unforgiven” directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman and Morgan Freeman premieres in Los Angeles (Academy Awards Best Picture 1993).

1979

Sam Snead, at 67 years, 2 months and 7 days sets the record for the oldest player to make the cut in a major – PGA Championship at Oakland Hills CC.

1971

Paul McCartney announces formation of his group Wings.

1949

The National Basketball Association (NBA) was formed. The league was formed by the merger between the Basketball Association of America and the National Basketball League.

1933

The Mickey Mouse Watch was introduced for the price of $2.75.

1914

Germany declared war on France. The next day World War I began when Britain declared war on Germany.

1876

Alexander Graham Bell holds the World’s first definitive telephone tests, and makes the first intelligible telephone call from building to building.