Operation Blue Star, a military offensive, is launched by the Indian government at Harmandir Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple, the holiest shrine for Sikhs, in Amritsar. The operation continues until June 6, with casualties, most of them civilians, in excess of 5,000. Date: June 3, 1984 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other…

The government of China sends troops to force protesters out of Tiananmen Square after seven weeks of occupation. Date: June 3, 1989 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 3 📅 Events on this day in 1989 📅 On This Day (Today)

Mount Unzen erupts in Kyūshū, Japan, killing 43 people, all of them either researchers or journalists. Date: June 3, 1991 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 3 📅 Events on this day in 1991 📅 On This Day (Today)

Australian Aboriginal land rights are recognised in Mabo v Queensland (No 2), a case brought by Torres Strait Islander Eddie Mabo which led to the Native Title Act 1993 overturning the long-held colonial assumption of terra nullius. Date: June 3, 1992 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 3 📅 Events on…

After suffering a mechanical failure, a high speed train derails at Eschede, Germany, killing 101 people. Date: June 3, 1998 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 3 📅 Events on this day in 1998 📅 On This Day (Today)

The union of Serbia and Montenegro comes to an end with Montenegro's formal declaration of independence. Date: June 3, 2006 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 3 📅 Events on this day in 2006 📅 On This Day (Today)

The pageant for the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II takes place on the River Thames. Date: June 3, 2012 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 3 📅 Events on this day in 2012 📅 On This Day (Today)

A plane carrying 153 people crashes in a residential neighborhood in Lagos, Nigeria, killing everyone on board plus six people on the ground. Date: June 3, 2012 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 3 📅 Events on this day in 2012 📅 On This Day (Today)