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3 August

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Contemporary era

1958

Nautilus reaches the North Pole

On 3 August 1958, the nuclear submarine USS Nautilus reached the North Pole under the ice.

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Contemporary era

1914

Germany declares war on France

On 3 August 1914, Germany declared war on France, widening the First World War.

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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment

1492

Columbus departs on his first voyage

On 3 August 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail westward from Palos.

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