Historical Events
- Heavy rain and landslides hit coastal areas of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro states, Brazil, killing at least 18 people
- Iran releases 54,000 people from prison to avoid spread of COVID-19 as country reports 77 deaths and 2,300 cases including two dozen MPs
- Irishwomen Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamar, of Grafton Architecture, are the 1st women to share the Pritzker Architecture Prize
- Last Ebola patient discharged from hospital in Beni, DR Congo, raising hopes outbreak at an end in the country after 2,300 deaths
- Powerful storm producing multiple tornadoes rips through central Tennessee killing at least 25
Event of Interest
Super Tuesday: Biggest voting day for Democrats selecting their presidential candidate revives Joe Biden's campaign, he wins nine states, while Bernie Sanders wins four including California
- UK had its wettest February since records began in 1862, according to the Met Office, 209.1mm of rainfall, 237% above average
- US Federal Reserve makes its largest rate cut in a decade, short-tern interest rates by 0.5% to protect economy against COVID-19
- World Bank pledges $12 billion in emergency aid for developing countries dealing with COVID-19
Famous Deaths
- Stanisław Kania, Polish communist politician, dies of pneumonia at 92
Died in 2020 2020 Highlights
About March 3, 2020
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 4 years, 2 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Box - Roddy Ricch
#1 Song: No Time To Die - Billie Eilish
Assassination
Drug Overdose
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Murder
Plane Crash
Suicide