Historical Events
Presidential Medal of Freedom
Chilean-born author Isabel Allende receives the US Presidential Medal of Freedom from Barack Obama
- The Athens Stock Exchange re-opens after a month and falls by 22%
Event of Interest
US President Obama unveils his Clean Power Plan to cut greenhouse gases
Famous Divorces
Gwen Stefani
Singer Gwen Stefani and musician Gavin Rossdale announce their intention to divorce after nearly 13 years of marriage
Famous Deaths
- Adam Walacinski, Polish composer, dies at 86
- Coleen Gray [Doris Bernice Jensen], American actress (Apache Drums, The Killing), dies at 92
- Mel Farr, American NFL running back (Pro Bowl 1967, 70; Detroit Lions), dies of a massive heart attack at 70
- Robert Conquest, English historian and poet (The Great Terror), dies at 98
Died in 2015 2015 Highlights
About August 3, 2015
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 8 years, 8 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo
Holidays: Civic Holiday (Canada), Summer Bank Holiday (Ireland, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Cheerleader - OMI
#1 Song: Black Magic - Little Mix
