Browse Historical Events by Day: What Happened on November 3rd?

The Second Punic War begins with the Battle of the Trebia between Rome and Carthage.

The Battle of Philippi takes place in Greece, where the forces of the Second Triumvirate defeat the forces of Brutus and Cassius.

The Model Parliament of England is convened by King Edward I, representing a significant step in the development of English parliamentary institutions.

Christopher Columbus first sights the island of Dominica during his second voyage to the Americas.

The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, painted by Michelangelo, is first unveiled to the public. More

The English Parliament passes the Act of Supremacy, making Henry VIII the head of the Church of England.

William Shakespeare marries Anne Hathaway in Stratford-upon-Avon, England.

Panama declares independence from Colombia with U.S, Support while simultaneously negotiating a treaty granting the U.S. the right to construct the canal. The United States recognized Panama three days later The treaty that allowed the United States to build and operate a canal that traversed Panama. The treaty also gave the United States the right to govern a ten-mile wide Canal Zone that encompassed the waterway, which was completed in 1914. In 1979, the United States transferred control of the Canal Zone to Panama, and in 1999 transferred control and responsibility for the Canal to Panama. More

Dr. Crippen is convicted in London for the murder of his wife, making it one of the first cases solved with the help of wireless communication.

The Soviet Union launches a dog into space. The dog, named Laika, was the first animal in Orbit. More

One World Trade Center, also called "Freedom Tower", officially opened its doors on November 3rd, 2014. This tallest building in the United States has a total height of 1,776 feet, in reference to the year the Declaration of Independence was approved by the United States Continental Congress. One WTC was built on the site of the former Twin Towers, which were destroyed by terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001. More

Joe Biden is elected as the 46th President of the United States, defeating incumbent President Donald Trump.