Tag today in history august 3

Here are some notable events that occurred on August 3rd throughout history:

1888 - Phoebe Hearst, mother of William Randolph Hearst, is granted a divorce from her husband, George Hearst, in San Francisco.

1914 - The first electric traffic light is installed in Cleveland, Ohio, USA.

1921 - The first radio commercial is broadcast on WEAF radio in New York City, USA.

1942 - The United States and the United Kingdom sign the Atlantic Charter, a statement of principles that outlines their goals for the post-war world.

1962 - The United States launches the Mariner 2 spacecraft, which becomes the first spacecraft to fly by another planet (Venus).

1981 - The United States and the Soviet Union sign the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START), which reduces the number of nuclear weapons held by each country.

1990 - The United States and the Soviet Union sign the Charter of Paris, which recognizes the sovereignty of all European countries and promotes cooperation and dialogue.

2000 - The United States launches the Terra spacecraft, which is designed to study the Earth's climate and weather patterns.

2011 - The United States and the European Union sign the Transatlantic Economic Council agreement, which aims to increase trade and investment between the two regions.

These are just a few of the many events that have occurred on August 3rd throughout history.