Day of the year
July 3
Born on July 3? You're a Cancer with the Ruby birthstone.
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July 3 Zodiac Sign
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
Element: Water
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Birthstone
Ruby
Birth Flower
Larkspur
Season
Summer
Numerology 1
A number of leadership, independence, and fresh starts.
July 3: This Day in History
- 1863— The Battle of Gettysburg concluded after three days of fighting, marking a turning point in the American Civil War.
- 1890— Idaho was admitted to the United States as the 43rd state.
- 1962— France officially recognized Algeria's independence following eight years of war and a referendum.
- 1969— The Soviet N1 moon rocket exploded on launch, dealing a severe blow to the Soviet lunar program.
- 1988— The USS Vincennes mistakenly shot down Iran Air Flight 655 over the Persian Gulf, killing all 290 people on board.
Famous Birthdays on July 3
- Franz Kafka (1883) — novelist and short story writer
- Tom Cruise (1962) — actor
- Montel Williams (1956) — television host
- M.I.A. (1975) — rapper and artist
- Olivia Munn (1980) — actress and television personality
Did You Know? July 3 Fun Facts
- July 3 is typically the busiest travel day ahead of US Independence Day celebrations.
- Franz Kafka, born on this day, published only a fraction of his work during his lifetime.
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