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What happened on March 3rd?
Police brutality plunged LA into riots
Matthew Jones
March 03, 2025
1991 Los Angeles Police Brutally Beat Rodney King
On March 3, 1991, Los Angeles police officers were caught on video brutally beating Rodney King, an incident that ignited widespread national protests and became a turning point in the fight against police brutality. The footage, which sparked intense media attention and public outrage, led to a larger conversation about racial inequality and law enforcement practices in the United States.
This photo shows Rodney King during a Hudson Union Society event at The Players Club in New York City, NY, on April 25, 2012.
🗞️Today’s Headlines
Everything important that’s ever happened on March 3:
2024 — Caitlin Clark surpassed the previous record, becoming the all-time leading scorer in NCAA Division I basketball history, solidifying her legacy in college sports.
2005 — Steve Fossett became the first person to fly solo, nonstop, around the world without refueling, completing the circumnavigation after 13 days in the sky.
1931 — The Star-Spangled Banner, written by Francis Scott Key, was officially adopted as the national anthem of the United States by Congress after a lengthy campaign for its recognition.
1918 — The second Treaty of Brest-Litovsk was signed, ending Russia’s involvement in World War I by formalizing peace with the Central Powers.
1861 — Russian Emperor Alexander II issued the Emancipation Manifesto, which abolished serfdom, freed millions of peasants, and reshaped Russian society.
1820 — The Missouri Compromise, spearheaded by Henry Clay, was passed, maintaining the balance of free and slave states in the US and postponing the civil conflict over slavery.
🎂 Today’s Birthdays
On March 3, we’re singing to:
Bram Stoker (1847) — Irish writer best known for his classic gothic novel Dracula, which has had a lasting influence on vampire literature and pop culture.
Kazuo Ishiguro (1954) — Japanese-British author celebrated for his novels, including The Remains of the Day and Never Let Me Go, which blended themes of memory, time, and self-deception.
Gordon Ramsay (1966) — Scottish chef and restaurateur renowned for his fiery personality and Michelin-starred restaurants, as well as his popular television shows Hell's Kitchen and MasterChef.
🪦Who Died Today?
On March 3, we’re saying goodbye to:
John Milton (1674) — English poet and intellectual famous for his epic poem Paradise Lost, one of the greatest works in English literature.
Vyacheslav Molotov (1986) — Soviet foreign minister and key figure in Soviet politics, known for his role in the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact and his long-standing influence under Stalin’s regime.
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