What Happened on July 3, 2023

Historical Events

  • Hottest global temperature ever recorded as average global temperature tops 17.01 degrees Celsius (previous record 16.92 degrees Celsius August 13, 2016)
  • Israel launches its biggest military operation against militants in the Jenin refugee camp, West Bank, in 20 years, killing 8 people and injuring 100 according to Palestinian authorities [1]
  • State of Emergency declared in Yakutia region, Siberia, as more than 110 forest fires rage across 61,000 hectares (151,000 acres) [1]

Famous Deaths

  • Don Reinhoudt, American powerlifter (IPF World Powerlifting C'ship +110kg 1973, 74, 74, 76; World's Strongest Man 1979), dies at 78
  • Vince Tobin, American football coach (head coach Arizona Cardinals 1996-2000), dies at 79
Died in 2023 2023 Highlights

About July 3, 2023

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? and 10 months
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Cancer

Holidays: Canada Day (Canada)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Last Night - Morgan Wallen
  • UK #1 Song: Sprinter - Central Cee and Dave