What Happened on August 3, 2017

Historical Events

Brazilian soccer forward Neymar transfers from FC Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain for a world-record transfer fee of €222M on a 5-year deal

Camila Cabello releases her single "Havana" (biggest song worldwide 2018, 19 million copies sold)

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is elected for his second term as President

Massachusetts woman Michelle Carter sentenced to 2 1/2 years for urging her boyfriend to commit suicide
Rapper Kidd Creole arrested and charged for stabbing to death a homeless man in New York City

Ángel Nieto, Spanish motorcycle racer (World C'ships: 50cc 1969, 70, 72, 75, 76, 77; 125cc 1971, 72, 79, 81, 82, 83, 84; 90 Grand Prix victories), dies in a road accident at 70
Robert Hardy, British actor (Harry Potter, All Creatures Great and Small), dies at 91
Theodore "Ted" Stanley, American anesthesiologist and medical entrepreneur (created the fentanyl lollipop), dies at 77
Ty Hardin [Orison Hungerford Jr.], American actor (Riptide, Bronco), dies at 87

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 6 years, 8 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo