February 03


Friday 03, 1989:

After a stroke, P.W. Botha resigns party leadership and the presidency of South Africa.


Friday 03, 1967:

Ronald Ryan is hanged in Pentridge Prison, Melbourne. The last person to be executed in Australia.


Thursday 03, 1916:

Parliament buildings in Ottawa, Canada burn down.


Saturday 03, 1900:

Gubernatorial candidate William Goebel is assassinated in Frankfort, Kentucky. Former-Secretary of State Caleb Powers was later found guilty in a conspiracy to kill Goebel.


Monday 03, 1783:

American Revolutionary War: Spain recognizes United States independence.


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