ON THIS DAY
What happened on November 3?
November 3 brings together stories of independence, spaceflight, sovereignty and rebuilding, connecting people and turning points from different places and periods.
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Panama declared independence from Colombia
Panamanian separatists proclaimed independence with support from the United States.
Laika became the first animal to orbit Earth
The Soviet Union launched Sputnik 2 carrying Laika, a dog from Moscow, into orbit.
Dominica became independent
The Caribbean island nation gained independence from the United Kingdom.
One World Trade Center officially opened
Employees began working in the new tower built at the World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan.
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