On September 3, history records 52 notable events, 189 famous births and 89 deaths, spanning the years 301 to 1658.
Events on this day include: San Marino, one of the smallest nations in the world and the world's oldest republic still in existence, is founded by Saint Marinus. (301); Consecration of Pope Gregory I (Gregory the Great). (590).
Notable people born on September 3 include Emperor Go-Sanjō (1034), Diane de Poitiers (1499), Adriano Banchieri (1568).
Notable figures who died on this day include Sun Xiu (264), Xue Ju (618), Umar al-Aqta (863).
Events on 3 September 52
See all →San Marino, one of the smallest nations in the world and the world's oldest republic still in existence, is founded by Saint Marinus.
King Wamba of the Visigoths puts down a revolt by Hilderic, governor of Nîmes (France) and rival for the throne.
Richard I of England (a.k.a. Richard "the Lionheart") is crowned at Westminster.
The Mamluks defeat the Mongols at the Battle of Ain Jalut in Palestine, marking their first decisive defeat and the point of maximum expansion of the Mongol Empire.
The Treaty of Selymbria is concluded between the Ottoman Empire and the Republic of Venice.
Third English Civil War: In the Battle of Dunbar, English Parliamentarian forces led by Oliver Cromwell defeat an army loyal to King Charles II of England and led by David Leslie, Lord Newark.
Third English Civil War: Battle of Worcester: Charles II of England is defeated in the last main battle of the war.
The death of Oliver Cromwell; Richard Cromwell becomes Lord Protector of England.
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Birthdays on 3 September 189
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Deaths on 3 September 89
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