October 3: The 1st Fax, German Reunification and Darwin's Strange Diary Entries

On This Day in History October 3, 2020 Historical Events 1283  Dafydd ap Gruffydd, Prince of Gwynedd, Wales, becomes the first person executed by being hanged, drawn and quartered 1922  1st facsimile photo sent over city telephone lines, Washington, D.C. 1935  Italy invades Ethiopia, starting the Second Italo-Ethiopian War 1990  Reunification of East and West Germany. West German flag is raised above the Brandenburg Gate on the stroke of midnight. More Historical Events Famous Birthdays Chubby Checker 79th Birthday Gwen Stefani 51st Birthday Stevie Ray Vaughan (1954 - 1990) Timothy Thomas Fortune (1856 - 1928) More Famous Birthdays Famous Deaths Elias Howe (1819 - 1867) Francis of Assisi (1181 - 1226) More Famous Deaths October 3: Elvis Comes Fifth in Talent Show Elvis Presley made his first public appearance as a singer on this day. It did not go well: he came fifth in a local talent show. But he was only ten years old. Read the Article You Might Like Take Our Weekly Quiz You received this email because you opted in at our website, OnThisDay.com Update Your Preferences | Unsubscribe © 2020 OnThisDay.com 2 Acacia Place, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand