Thursday, 3rd July 2014 in Berlin
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Berlin! Explore 40 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Berlin. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in Berlin brings cloudy with temperatures between 10°C and 23°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning gibbous phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Cancer. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Thursday, 3rd July in Berlin, DE.
On 3rd July 2014, Berlin experienced cloudy weather as the city maintained its status as both the capital and largest city in Germany. Situated on the Spree River in northeastern Germany, Berlin has evolved from a divided Cold War metropolis into a major European cultural and political centre. The astronomical conditions on this date showed the moon in its waning gibbous phase, while those born on this day fell under the zodiac sign of Cancer.
Two notable events are recalled on this date from history. In 2005, same-sex marriage became legal in Spain following the passage of legislation through the Cortes Generales, marking a significant development in European civil rights. Similarly significant was the military intervention in Egypt in 2013, when General Abdel Fattah el-Sisi led a coalition that deposed President Mohamed Morsi in a coup d'état in Cairo, an action that suspended the Egyptian Constitution of 2012 and reshaped the political landscape of the Middle East.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Berlin on 3rd July 2014
Beauty cannot be collected, only traversed.
Fortune of the Day
3rd July in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on July 3rd blend intuitive depth with quiet strength. These Cancerians are emotionally perceptive and naturally create safety and warmth around them. Numerologically influenced by the One, they bring pioneering energy to their feeling-based endeavors.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their greatest strengths lie in empathy, protectiveness, and emotional intuition. They forge deep bonds effortlessly. Challenges emerge from sensitivity, rumination, and a tendency to withdraw emotionally when hurt or misunderstood.
Love July 3rd natives crave emotional depth and absolute loyalty in relationships. They invest unconditionally in partners and family. Their love is protective and nurturing, yet requires mutual emotional understanding and genuine security from others.
Caree & Finance These individuals thrive in roles demanding empathy: counseling, psychology, healthcare, creative arts. Financially cautious and family-focused, they build stable foundations and prioritize security over luxury. Long-term planning comes naturally.
Health Emotional wellbeing directly influences physical health, making psychological stability paramount. Gentle movement, adequate sleep, and emotionally safe environments are essential. Mindfulness and water-based activities effectively manage stress.
That night, the moon was in its waning gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Horse (Wood).
Fun Facts About 3rd July
Name Days in Your Language: Anatol, Anatola, Lindsay, Lindsey, Lyndsey
Someone born on this day in 2014 would be 11 years old today — just 4,302 days into life, which is roughly 103,261 hours, 6,195,661 minutes, or 371,739,662 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 184. day of the year.
There are 181 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 27 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 3rd July
- Nefisa Berberović, Bosnian tennis player (1999)
- Kim Dong-han, South Korean singer (1998)
- T. J. Hockenson, American football player (1997)
- Cole Tucker, American baseball player (1996)
- Alex Twal, Australian-Lebanese rugby league player (1996)
- Chris Jones, American football player (1994)
- PartyNextDoor, Canadian singer-songwriter and record producer (1993)
- Crystal Dunn, American soccer player (1992)
- Alison Howie, Scottish field hockey player (1991)
- Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, Russian tennis player (1991)
Lives Remembered on 3rd July
- Diana Douglas, British-American actress (born 1923) (2015)
- Boyd K. Packer, American religious leader and educator (born 1924) (2015)
- Wayne Townsend, American farmer and politician (born 1926) (2015)
- Phil Walsh, Australian footballer and coach (born 1960) (2015)
- Jini Dellaccio, American photographer (born 1917) (2014)
- Tim Flood, Irish hurler and coach (born 1927) (2014)
- Volkmar Groß, German footballer (born 1948) (2014)
- Ira Ruskin, American politician (born 1943) (2014)
- Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, Ukrainian-American rabbi and author (born 1924) (2014)
- Roman Bengez, Slovenian footballer and manager (born 1964) (2013)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 3rd July
- Christian feast day: Anatolius of Constantinople
- Christian feast day: Anatolius of Laodicea
- Christian feast day: Dathus
- Christian feast day: Germanus of Man
- Christian feast day: Gurthiern
- Christian feast day: Heliodorus of Altino
- Christian feast day: Mucian
- Christian feast day: Peregrina Mogas Fontcuberta
- Christian feast day: Pope Leo II
- Christian feast day: Thomas the Apostle
- Christian feast day: July 3 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Emancipation Day (United States Virgin Islands)
- Independence Day, celebrates the liberation of Minsk from Nazi occupation by Soviet troops in 1944 (Belarus)
- The start of the Dog Days according to the Old Farmer's Almanac but not according to established meaning in most European cultures
- Women's Day (Myanmar)
What Happened on 3rd July?
- President of Egypt Mohamed Morsi is removed from office by the military after four days of protests all over the country calling for his resignation, to which he did not respond. The president of the Supreme Constitutional Court of Egypt, Adly Mansour, is declared acting president until further elections are held. (2013)
- The Valencia Metro derailment kills 41 people. (2006)
- British Prime Minister John Major announced the Stone of Scone would be returned to Scotland. (1996)
- United States Navy warship USS Vincennes shoots down Iran Air Flight 655 over the Persian Gulf, killing all 290 people aboard. (1988)
- The Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge in Istanbul, Turkey is completed, providing the second connection between the continents of Europe and Asia over the Bosphorus. (1988)
- U.S. President Jimmy Carter signs the first directive for secret aid to the opponents of the pro-Soviet regime in Kabul. (1979)
- David Bowie retires his stage persona Ziggy Stardust with the surprise announcement that it is "the last show that we'll ever do" on the last day of the Ziggy Stardust Tour. (1973)
- The Troubles: The "Falls Curfew" begins in Belfast, Northern Ireland. (1970)
- Dan-Air Flight 1903 crashes into the Les Agudes mountain in the Montseny Massif near the village of Arbúcies in Catalonia, Spain, killing all 112 people aboard. (1970)
- The Aden Emergency: The Battle of the Crater in which the British Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders retake the Crater district following the Arab Police mutiny. (1967)