November 3
People born on this day are Scorpio.
- 1976
Carrie, an American supernatural horror film directed by Brian De Palma, is premiered in 17 theaters in the Washington, D.C.-Baltimore area.
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Dominica gains its independence from the United Kingdom.
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A Latin Carga Convair CV-880 crashes at Simón Bolívar International Airport in Venezuela, killing four.
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The Salang Tunnel fire in Afghanistan kills 150–2,000 people.
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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.
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The Compact of Free Association becomes law, granting the Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands independence from the United States.
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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.
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Democratic Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton defeats Republican President George H. W. Bush and Independent candidate Ross Perot in the 1992 United States presidential election.
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Space Shuttle program: Atlantis launches on STS-66.
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One World Trade Center officially opens in New York City, replacing the Twin Towers after they were destroyed during the September 11 attacks.
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The Chicago Cubs beat the Cleveland Indians in the World Series, ending the team's 108-year-long title drought.
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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.
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2005Lara Raj, American singer
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2001Hailey Baptiste, American tennis player
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2001Jake LaRavia, American basketball player
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1998Maddison Elliott, Australian paralympic swimmer
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1997Takumi Kitamura, Japanese actor
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1997Lázaro Martínez, Cuban athlete
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1995Matt Bushman, American football player
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1995Kendall Jenner, American model and socialite
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1993Kenny Golladay, American football player
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1993Lee Min-hyuk, South Korean singer and MC
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1993Martina Trevisan, Italian tennis player
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1992Joe Clarke, English slalom canoeist
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