Welcome to today’s news roundup for Monday, November 3, 2025. It’s the 307th day of the year, with only 58 days left. Don’t forget, daylight saving time ends today.
Historical Events on this Day:
Back in 1979, a tragic event unfolded in Greensboro, North Carolina, when five Communist Workers Party members lost their lives in a clash with heavily armed Ku Klux Klansmen and neo-Nazis during an anti-Klan protest, later known as the Greensboro massacre. Despite trials, six defendants were acquitted of murder and rioting charges.
Other Notable Events:
– In 1908, William Howard Taft, a Republican, was elected as president, surpassing Democrat William Jennings Bryan.
– 1911 marked the founding of the Chevrolet Motor Car Co. in Detroit by Louis Chevrolet and William C. Durant.
– 1936 saw President Franklin D. Roosevelt secure his second term with a resounding reelection victory.
– The Soviet Union made history in 1957 by launching Sputnik 2, carrying the first animal into orbit, a dog named Laika.
– In 2014, the One World Trade Center officially opened for business, symbolizing hope and resilience after the 9/11 attacks.
– Fast forward to 2020, Joe Biden emerged victorious in the presidential election, marking a significant milestone amidst election controversies.
Celebrity Birthdays Today:
- – Former Massachusetts Gov. Michael S. Dukakis turns 92.
- – Nobel Prize laureate Amartya Sen celebrates his 92nd birthday.
- – Senator Mazie Hirono of Hawaii is 78 today.
- – Vogue’s global editorial director, Anna Wintour, turns 76.
- – Boxing Hall of Famer Larry Holmes celebrates his 76th birthday.
- – Noted scientist David Ho turns 73.
- – The talented comedian-actor Roseanne Barr is 73 today.
- – Actress Kate Capshaw marks her 72nd birthday.
- – Comedian Dennis Miller celebrates his 72nd birthday.
- – Singer Adam Ant turns 71 today.
- – Action star Dolph Lundgren is 68.
- – Olympic gold medal figure skater Evgeni Plushenko turns 43.
- – Antonia Thomas, known for her role in “The Good Doctor,” celebrates her 39th birthday.
- – Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick turns 38.
- – TV personality-model Kendall Jenner is 30 today.
