Today In History December 3, 2025Welcome back to Today in History! Here’s what happened on December 3rd. In 1818, Illinois became the 21st U.S. state, opening the door for Chicago and the Midwest to rise into economic powerhouses. In 1833, the American Anti-Slavery Society was founded, becoming a major force pushing the nation toward the end of slavery. Jump to 1967—Dr. Christiaan Barnard performed the first successful human heart transplant, proving that modern medicine could literally restart life. But December 3rd also carries tragedy: in 1984, the Bhopal disaster struck India, becoming one of the worst industrial accidents in history and changing global safety standards forever. On a lighter note, 1992 brought the first SMS text message—a simple “Merry Christmas” that launched the texting era. And in 1994, Sony released the original PlayStation in Japan, reshaping gaming forever. And birthdays! Joseph Conrad, Ozzy Osbourne, Julianne Moore, and Brendan Fraser all entered the world on this day. That’s your December 3rd in history. See you tomorrow!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-in-history--5827249/support.

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