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It happened on a… July 3

Find out about the main events that have taken place on this day over the years.

2013

President of Egypt Mohamed Morsi is overthrown by the military after 4 days of protests all over the country calling for Morsi’s resignation, to which he didn’t respond.

1989

Movie “Batman” set record of quickest $100 million (10 days).

1985

“Back to the Future” directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd is released.

1962

The Algerian War of Independence against the French ends.

Jackie Robinson became the first African American to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

1886

In Germany, Karl Benz drives 1st automobile.

1884

Dow Jones and Company publishes its first stock average.

1608

The city of Quebec was founded by Samuel de Champlain.