Historical Events
- American Missy Franklin swims a world record 2:04.06 to win the 200m backstroke gold medal at the London Olympics
Olympic Gold
American super-swimmer Michael Phelps wins the 100m butterfly in London to take his all-time Olympic gold medal tally to a record 17
- United Nations General Assembly reproaches The United Nations Security Council over its lack of action in Syria
Famous Divorces
Stevie Wonder
Music legend Stevie Wonder (63) divorces fashion designer Kai Millard Morris due to irreconcilable differences after 11 years of marriage
About August 3, 2012
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 1 month and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepsen
#1 Song: Spectrum - Florence & The Machine
