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3 January 2031
Holidays, observances, history and sky information for this date.
Holidays
No listed India public holiday for this date.
Observances
No UN observance in the current list for this date.
Selected anniversaries
Anniversary
2026 - The United States launches a military operation in Venezuela, capturing president Nicolás Maduro (pictured) and his wife.Country primarily in North America
Anniversary
2009 - The cryptocurrency network of bitcoin was created when Satoshi Nakamoto mined the first block of the chain.Digital asset using a distributed ledger
Anniversary
2004 - Flash Airlines Flight 604 crashed shortly after departure from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport which killed all 148 occupants on board.2004 aviation accident in the Red Sea
Anniversary
2002 - Second Intifada: Israeli forces seized MV Karine A, which was carrying 50 tons of smuggled weapons on behalf of the Palestinian Authority.2000–2005 Palestinian uprising against Israeli occupation
Anniversary
1990 - United States invasion of Panama: Manuel Noriega, the deposed strongman of Panama, surrendered to American forces outside the apostolic nunciature in Panama City.1989 military action in Panama
Historical events
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Notable births
Born
2004 - Carlos Baleba, Cameroonian footballerCameroonian footballer (born 2004)
Born
2003 - Kyle Rittenhouse, American conservative personalityAmerican known for the Kenosha unrest shooting (born 2003)
Born
2003 - Greta Thunberg, Swedish environmental activistSwedish activist (born 2003)
Notable deaths
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Sky
Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
72.0% illuminated
Lunar age: 9.5 days
Sun zodiac
Capricorn
12.90 degrees
Constellation: Sagittarius
Moon zodiac
Taurus
15.92 degrees
Constellation: Aries
Astronomy events
Meteor Shower
Quadrantids Meteor Shower PeakApproximate recurring annual peak date. Exact peak timing and visibility vary by year and location.