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3 February

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Contemporary era

1959

'The Day the Music Died'

On 3 February 1959, a plane crash killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper.

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Contemporary era

1830

Greek independence recognised

On 3 February 1830, the London Protocol recognised Greece as an independent state.

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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment

1509

Battle of Diu

On 3 February 1509, the Portuguese naval victory at Diu secured Lisbon's command of the Indian Ocean.

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