1996 - "The Macarena" reaches #1 on the charts
1972 - Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty ratified
1960 - Republic of Niger declares independence
1934 - Adolf Hitler becomes Fuhrer
1913 - Wheatland Hop Riots took place
This Day In Business
1900 - The Firestone Tire and Rubber Company is founded.
1974 - Guitarist Jeff Baxter quits band Steely Dan when other members decide to stop touring.
1492 - Christopher Columbus begins his famed journey in which he discovers America.
1980 - Closing ceremonies take place in the Olympics, without US (which boycotted the games)
August 3rd Holiday
Independence Day (Niger) - Celebrates Niger gaining independence from France in 1960.
Today's Birthday Trivia
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Today's Birthday Horoscope
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