June 3, 2025: Discover what happened on this day.

On today's anniversary , June 3, 2025, we commemorate various social and cultural events that have impacted human history.

Explore the list of people born and died on this day here; and find out why this Tuesday is World Bicycle Day .

Historical events that happened on a day like today

Among the most notable events of June 3 are:

1965 : Edward H. White makes the first American spacewalk during the Gemini 4 mission. He will die in a fire on Apollo I in 1967. (60 years ago)

1961 : John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev meet in Vienna to assess the nuclear situation and their personalities. The meeting is deemed "useful" and "necessary." (64 years ago)

1948 : The world's largest telescope opens at Palomar Mountain, California. (77 years ago)

1943 : The French Committee of National Liberation was established in Algiers, co-chaired by de Gaulle and Giraud, which became the Provisional Government the following year. (82 years ago)

1940 : The German Luftwaffe bombs Paris, causing 900 civilian casualties. (85 years ago)

1862 : The United States recognizes the Republic of Liberia, established by freed slaves. (163 years ago)

1769 : James Cook observes Venus passing in front of the Sun in Tahiti to determine the distance between Earth and the Sun. (256 years ago)

1621 : The Chartered West India Company is founded in Amsterdam, becoming a powerful trading monopoly. (404 years ago)

1553 : Courses begin at the Royal University of Mexico, established on January 25. (472 years ago)

1098 : The troops of the First Crusade massacre the population of Antioch after capturing the city, which will be assigned to Bohemond of Tarentum. (927 years ago)

Births on June 3rd

These are the famous and historical figures who were born on this day:

1904 : Charles Richard Drew, American physician and surgeon, pioneer of blood banking, is born. He demonstrates that plasma lasts longer than whole blood and helps establish blood banks for the Allies during World War II. He criticizes the separation of blood between whites and blacks.

1726 : James Hutton, a Scottish geologist considered the father of modern geology, is born. He rejects catastrophism and explains that sedimentation, volcanism, and erosion constantly produce changes in the Earth. He concludes that the Earth is much older than previously thought, challenging the biblical view of 6,000 years.

Who died on a day like today?

Among the most important deaths that occurred on June 3 are:

1963 : Pope John XXIII dies in Rome, after the first session of the Second Vatican Council.

1924 : Writer Franz Kafka, author of "The Metamorphosis," dies in Austria.

1875 : Composer Georges Bizet, author of "Carmen", dies in France.

1453 : Álvaro de Luna is executed in Valladolid by order of King John II of Castile.

Today is World Bicycle Day

June 3rd is International Bicycle Day , a day dedicated to promoting the use of bicycles as a sustainable, healthy, and environmentally friendly form of transportation. This day aims to raise awareness about the benefits of cycling and promote its use to improve quality of life and reduce environmental impact. Bicycles have remained one of the oldest and most effective methods of transportation, gaining increasing importance thanks to their reduced environmental impact, accessibility, and the benefits they provide to physical and mental health.

Cycling is a great way to get cardiovascular exercise, benefiting heart health and helping to reduce the likelihood of developing diseases such as obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Furthermore, cycling is one of the most environmentally friendly forms of transportation, as it produces no polluting emissions. World Bicycle Day also highlights its beneficial impact on the community, promoting a healthier and more active lifestyle.

This day represents an opportunity for governments and citizens to collaborate in promoting bicycle use through infrastructure investments and awareness campaigns, thus contributing to a greener and healthier future.