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Home On This Day On This Day in History – December 3What Happened on December 3?1984 – Bhopal Gas DisasterA gas leak from a Union Carbide India Limited pesticide plant in the city of Bhopal, India killed over 2000 people and affected thousands of others. It is said to be the world's worst industrial disaster. 1979 – Ayatollah Khomeini takes officeThe Iranian religious leader was a leader of the 1979 Iranian Revolution.1927 – First Laurel & Hardy movie releasedPutting Pants on Philip, a short silent film starring the comedy duo marked the beginning of a long partnership.1910 – First public demonstration of neon lightsSeen in most urban settings and cities today, the neon light was invented by French inventor and engineer, Georges Claude. They were first displayed at the Paris Motor Show.1818 – Illinois joins the UnionThe midwestern state became the 21st state to be part of the United State. 3 U.S. presidents call it their home state. Births on December 31985 – Amanda SeyfriedAmerican actress, singer1981 – David VillaSpanish footballer1895 – Anna FreudAustrian/English psychoanalyst1857 – Joseph ConradPolish/English author1826 – George B. McClellanAmerican general, politician, 24th Governor of New JerseyDeaths on December 31939 – Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll Princess, Marchioness of Lorne, wife of John Campbell, the Governor General of Canada1928 – Ezra MeekerAmerican businessman1910 – Mary Baker EddyAmerican writer, founder of Christian Science1894 – Robert Louis StevensonScottish author, poet311 – DiocletianRoman EmperorChange Date:

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