What Happened on December 3, 2023

Historical Events

  • Indonesia's Mount Marapi, on island of Sumatra, erupts 3km into the air, killing 23 people [1]
  • Israeli ground forces begin offensive in southern Gaza, north of Khan Younis after a seven-day ceasefire expires [1]

Kennedy Center Honors

Kennedy Center Honors ceremony held for pop singer Dionne Warwick, singer-songwriter Barry Gibb, comic-actor Billy Crystal, operatic soprano Renée Fleming, and singer-actress Queen Latifah, in Washington D.C.

Famous Deaths

  • Myles Goodwyn, Canadian rock guitarist, singer and songwriter (April Wine - "You Could Have Been a Lady"), and record producer, dies at 75 [1]
Died in 2023 2023 Highlights

About December 3, 2023

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 4 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee
  • UK #1 Song: Lovin on Me - Jack Harlow