What happened on 3 August?
From regional security events in Assam to global exploration, this day is
marked by unique stories of resilience, culture, and change.
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Assam & Northeast India
2003 – South Bhutan clashes involving ULFA militants begin
On 3 August 2003, ULFA insurgents clashed with gunmen at a rebel camp in South Bhutan. This sparked mounting tensions and led to Bhutan’s Operation All Clear, its first-ever military operation to dismantle insurgent bases across the border.🌍
Global Events
1492 – Christopher Columbus sets sail from Spain
On this date, Columbus departed with the ships Niña, Pinta, and Santa María, in search of a western route to Asia—unwittingly triggering European contact with the Americas.1923 – Calvin Coolidge sworn in as U.S. President
Following President Warren G. Harding’s unexpected death, Vice-President Coolidge assumed office on this day, becoming the 30th President.🇮🇳
India Events
1947 – Mahatma Gandhi visits Kashmir and meets Sheikh Abdullah
Gandhi’s only Kashmir visit (1–4 Aug 1947) included a notable gathering at Sheikh Abdullah’s residence in Soura on 3 August, where he encouraged communal harmony and spoke with thousands of Kashmiri women who welcomed him.🎂
Birthdays
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Indian Personalities
- Maithili
Sharan Gupt (1886) – Honored by Mahatma
Gandhi as Rashtra Kavi for his nationalist poetry.
- Sunil
Chhetri (1984) – Legendary football
captain and India’s all-time top scorer.
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International Personalities
- Tony
Bennett (1926) – Iconic American singer
celebrated across decades.
- Martin
Sheen (1940) – Acclaimed actor of The West
Wing and Apocalypse Now.
- James
Hetfield (1963) – Co-founder and
frontman of Metallica; a global metal icon.
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Deaths
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Indian Personalities
- Devdas
Gandhi (1957) – Journalist and freedom activist;
son of Mahatma Gandhi.
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International Personalities
- Flannery
O’Connor (1964) – Respected American
novelist known for Southern Gothic fiction.
- Lenny
Bruce (1966) – Revolutionary stand-up comedian
famed for bold social commentary.
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Did You Know?
- The
South Bhutan–ULFA clash of 3 August 2003 set in motion Bhutan’s
military operations against insurgents, signaling regional cooperation to
curb insurgency.
- Gandhi’s
Kashmir visit included a symbolic meeting on 3 August, where he stood with
tens of thousands of Kashmiri women, advocating calm and unity.
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Final Thoughts
3 August unites stories of
resistance and reconciliation—from ULFA’s Bhutan conflict and Gandhi’s Kashmir
mission to poetic voices and global musical legacies. Each narrative underlines
the resilience of people shaping nations across time.
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