What Happened on September 3, 2007

Historical Events

Panama Canal's "Third Set of Locks" expansion project begins with a huge initial explosion under Paraíso Hill that is watched by thousands of people

Pedro Martínez returns from the disabled list, wins his 207th career game, and collects his 3,000th career strikeout

Actor Tobey Maguire (32) weds jewelry designer Jennifer Meyer (30) in Kona, Hawaii

Oscar winning actor Ben Kingsley (63) weds Brazilian actress Daniela Lavender (33) in North Leigh, Oxfordshire

Carter Albrecht, American musician, dies in a gun accident at 34
Jane Tomlinson, British charity fund raiser (b. 1964)
Janis Martin, American rockabilly and country singer ("Will You Willyum"; "Drugstore Rock 'n Roll"), dies of cancer at 67
Steve Fossett, American adventurer (1st person to fly solo nonstop around the world in a balloon,) disappears while flying at 63
Syd Jackson, Māori activist and trade unionist (b. 1939)

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 16 years, 7 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Virgo

Holidays: Labor Day (United States), Labour Day (Canada)