December 03

Monday 03, 1984:

Bhopal Disaster: A methyl isocyanate leak from a Union Carbide pesticide plant in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India, kills more than 3,800 people outright and injures anywhere from 150,000 to 600,000 others (some 6,000 of whom would later die from their injuries) in one of the worst industrial disasters in history.

Monday 03, 1979:

In Cincinnati, Ohio, a stampede for seats at Riverfront Coliseum during a Who concert kills eleven fans.

Friday 03, 1971:

Pakistan launches airstrikes on Indian airfields. Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 begins as India retaliates with a massive invasion of East Pakistan.

Thursday 03, 1936:

Radio station WQXR is officially founded

Thursday 03, 1925:

George Gershwin's Piano Concerto in F is premiered at Carnegie Hall.