North Korea
North Korea conducts its sixth and most powerful nuclear test.
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Tanitoluwa Adewumi
Tanitoluwa Adewumi, Nigerian-American chess player
On September 3, 1985, the wreck of the Titanic was discovered on the ocean floor, more than 73 years after it sank.
"The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking spaces."
Will Rogers
China
The U.S. and China, together responsible for 40% of the world's carbon emissions, both formally ratify the Paris global climate agreement.
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Will Rogers
"The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking spaces."
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San Marino
Feast of San Marino and the Republic, celebrates the foundation of the Republic of San Marino in 301.
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Victory over Japan Day
China's victory over Japan commemoration related observances:
V-J Day (People's Republic of China)
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PLA Day
China's victory over Japan commemoration related observances:
Armed Forces Day (Republic of China)
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September 3 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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September 3 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Prudence Crandall
Christian feast day:
Prudence Crandall (Episcopal Church (USA))
