🗞️Today’s Headlines

Everything important that’s ever happened on December 3:

1992 ─ The world witnessed a communication revolution when the first-ever SMS text message was sent, changing the way people communicated.

1984 ─ A gas leak at a chemical plant in Bhopal, India, killed thousands and became one of the deadliest industrial disasters in history.

1947 ─ Tennessee Williams's A Streetcar Named Desire premiered on Broadway and received critical acclaim for its gripping story and performances.

1818 ─ Illinois became the 21st state of the United States, marking an important step in the nation’s westward expansion.

🎂 Today’s Birthdays

On December 3, we’re singing to:

Joseph Conrad (1857) ─ British writer and master of English prose known for novels such as Heart of Darkness and Lord Jim.

Ozzy Osbourne (1948) ─ British musician and "Prince of Darkness," legendary frontman of Black Sabbath, and pioneer of heavy metal.

Julianne Moore (1960) ─ Acclaimed actress celebrated for her roles in Boogie Nights, Still Alice, and Far From Heaven.

Brendan Fraser (1968) ─ American-Canadian actor beloved for his performances in The Mummy series and the critically acclaimed The Whale.

Sean Parker (1979) ─ Entrepreneur and early innovator in tech, co-founder of Napster, and first president of Facebook.

 🪦Who Died Today?

On December 3, we’re saying goodbye to:

St. Francis Xavier (1552) ─ Christian missionary and co-founder of the Society of Jesus, instrumental in spreading Christianity to Asia.

Robert Louis Stevenson (1894) ─ British author and poet remembered for timeless works such as Treasure Island and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.

Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1919) ─ French painter and leading figure of Impressionism, admired for masterpieces such as Luncheon of the Boating Party.

Gwendolyn Brooks (2000) ─ Poet, educator, and the first African American person to win a Pulitzer Prize for her collection Annie Allen.

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