November 3rd - Unveiling the Chronicles of the Past   

On November 3rd:

1903 Panama Declares Independence from Colombia

On this day, Panama officially declared its independence from Colombia, marking a significant step towards nationhood. This event paved the way for the construction of the Panama Canal, a monumental engineering feat that transformed global trade routes.

1948 Chicago Tribune Runs False "Dewey Defeats Truman" Headline

On November 3, 1948, the Chicago Tribune mistakenly declares New York Governor Thomas Dewey the winner of the presidential race against incumbent Harry S. Truman in a front-page headline: “Dewey Defeats Truman.”

1957 The Soviet Union Launches Sputnik 2 with Laika, the First Living Creature in Space

The Soviet space program achieved another milestone when they launched Sputnik 2 on November 3rd, 1957, with Laika, a dog, aboard. Laika became the first living creature to orbit the Earth, contributing to the early days of human space exploration.