On this day in Europe - 03 November
3 November 2025
On this day in 1534, the Act of Supremacy declares King Henry VIII the Head of the Church of England, severing ties with the Roman Catholic Church.
On this day in 1793, Olympe de Gouges, playwright, journalist and one of the world’s first feminists, is guillotined during the ‘Reign of Terror’ in the French Revolution.
On this day in 1957, the Soviet Union launches Sputnik 2 with the dog Laika, the first animal to orbit earth, on board.
On this day in 1793, Olympe de Gouges, playwright, journalist and one of the world’s first feminists, is guillotined during the ‘Reign of Terror’ in the French Revolution.
On this day in 1957, the Soviet Union launches Sputnik 2 with the dog Laika, the first animal to orbit earth, on board.