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Historical Events on March 3

8 notable historical events happened on March 3 throughout history.

16 famous birthdays on March 3 — including Alexander Graham Bell, Ion Iliescu, Óscar Tabárez

19th Century2 events

1878
politics

Treaty of San Stefano — peace treaty

1878
war

Romanian War of Independence — Independence War of Romania as part of the Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878)

20th Century5 events

1918
politics

Treaty of Brest-Litovsk — peace treaty between the Soviet Russia and the Central Powers (3 March 1918)

1957
culture

Eurovision Song Contest 1957 — 2nd edition of the Eurovision Song Contest

1973
politics

CITES — multilateral treaty to protect endangered plants and animals

1973
general

1973 South African Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 1973

1974
general

Turkish Airlines Flight 981 — 1974 aviation accident in France

21st Century1 event

2002
sports

2002 Australian Grand Prix — 681th Formula 1 Championship Grand Prix