August 3rd celebrates Clean Your Floors Day as well as Grab Some Nuts Day.
Today is the 215th day of the year, and there are only 150 days remaining in 2025.
If today is a special day for you, then you’re going to love to learn all about August 3, including facts about this day, as well as historical events that all happened on this day.
Did you know that on this day, August 3, 2017, Camila Cabello released her hit single “Havana”? It was hugely successful and would become the best-selling digital single of the following year.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about August 3rd in history!
Historical Events
What memorable events happened on August 3 in history? Keep reading to find out!
At least 100,000 people marched across the Sydney Harbour Bridge in a pro-Palestine protest.
Thousands crossed Sydney's iconic bridge in pouring rain, carrying signs and flags while banging empty pots and pans to symbolize the famine in Gaza. It was one of the largest protests in Sydney's history, shutting down the bridge for several hours.
NASA’s Messenger probe launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
The Messenger probe reached Mercury in 2008 and orbited it from 2011 until 2015. It completely mapped the planet's surface during this time, taking over 100,000 images within the first year alone. After completing its mission, it used the last drops of its fuel to crash-land into Mercury.
American coming-of-age teen comedy film “The Princess Diaries” was released.
This was Anne Hathaway's first movie and starred Julie Andrews.
Famous Births
If you’re celebrating your birthday today, you share the same birthday with Evangeline Lilly! Check out these other famous people who were born on this day!
1977
Tom Brady
American Football Quaterback
Age
48 years old
Born IN
California, USA
1941
Martha Stewart
American Businesswoman
Age
84 years old
Born IN
New Jersey, USA
1992
Karlie Kloss
American Fashion Model
Age
33 years old
Born IN
Illinois, USA
1973
Stephen Graham
English Actor
Age
52 years old
Born IN
England, UK
1979
Evangeline Lilly
Canadian Actress
Age
46 years old
Born IN
Alberta, Canada
Birthday & Zodiac
Everyone who was born on August 3 shares the same star sign, Leo.
Leo is the fifth sign in the zodiac and is represented by the lion. Did you know that “Leo” is the Latin word for “lion”?
If you were born in August, Peridot is your assigned birthstone. Peridots are commonly light green in color; however, if the gemstone contains more iron, the green will darken. In general, the darker gem is, the more valuable it becomes.
Anyone born on Aug 3 would likely have been conceived around November 10 in the previous year.
A baby conceived on this day will likely be born around April 26, 2026.
Quotes
Below you'll find the most popular quotes people have said on August 3rd throughout history.
1962
“I think that sexuality is only attractive when it’s natural and spontaneous.”
Marilyn Monroe
(American Actress)
Special Holidays
Looking for a reason to celebrate? Well, here's a few! These unique holidays are sure to bring some enjoyment to your day.
United States
Clean Your Floors Day
Some people are so good at keeping on top of their cleaning that their houses are spotless 24/7. And then there’s the rest of us. Clean Your Floors Day is a much-needed reminder that our floors need a proper clean once in a while. But please don’t wait until next August to do it again!
United States
National Grab Some Nuts Day
Before you go around getting yourself in trouble, National Grab Some Nuts Day is all about picking up some peanuts, pecans, or walnuts and snacking on them! The best part about today is that the choice of nuts is completely yours!
Fact Of The Day
Days Until
Your countdown to 2025's upcoming special days!
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Halloween
89 days
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Christmas Day
144 days
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New Year's Eve
150 days
