Major Historical Events on April 3

As we peel back the layers of time, prepare to uncover the Major Historical Events on April 3.

The End of Jesse James – 1882 AD

In a dramatic twist of fate, the infamous American outlaw Jesse James met his demise at the hands of Robert Ford while merely adjusting a picture in his St. Joseph, Missouri, home.

Fazlur R. Khan’s Legacy – 1929 AD

Fazlur R. Khan, born in Dacca, India (now Dhaka, Bangladesh), and passing in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia, was celebrated as the “father of tubular designs” for skyscrapers, revolutionizing the field of civil engineering.

Historic Flight Over Mount Everest – 1933 AD

The first airplane flight over Mount Everest, a feat that etched its name into the annals of aviation history, showcased the daring and adventurous spirit of early aviators.

Marshall Plan Enactment – 1948 AD

President Harry S. Truman signed the Marshall Plan into law, initiating a crucial post-World War II effort to rejuvenate the economies of western and southern Europe to promote democracy.

Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Mountaintop Speech – 1968 AD

At a Memphis sanitation workers strike, Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his prophetic Mountaintop Speech, a prelude to his untimely assassination the next day.

Mobile Communication Milestone – 1973 AD

A significant leap in communication was made when a Motorola employee made the first handheld mobile phone call to AT&T’s Bell Laboratories, heralding a new era in connectivity.

Barack Obama’s Democratic Nomination Victory – 2012 AD

Marking a significant milestone in American political history, Barack Obama officially clinched the Democratic presidential nomination, symbolizing not only a personal triumph but also a moment of profound historical importance for the nation.