Remembering Major Events on August 3: From Historic Voyages to Tragic Shootings

August 3 marks significant moments in history, including Columbus's voyage, the El Paso Walmart shooting, and milestones in sports and technology.

In 1492, Columbus set sail from Spain, leading to the discovery of the Americas.
The 2019 El Paso Walmart shooting resulted in the deaths of 23 people, targeted for their ethnicity.
Jesse Owens won his first gold medal at the 1936 Berlin Olympics
The TRS-80, one of the first home computers, was introduced by Tandy Corporation in 1977.
The US Senate ratified the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty on August 3, 1972.