1945: World War II: In poor visibility, the RAF mistakenly bombs the Bezuidenhout area of The Hague, Netherlands, killing 511 people.
On This Day • March 3
Ranked historical events for this date.
1942: World War II: Ten Japanese warplanes raid Broome, Western Australia, killing more than 100 people.
2005: Margaret Wilson is elected as Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives, beginning a period lasting until August 23, 2006, where all the highest political offices (including Elizabeth II as Head of State), were occupied by women, making New Zealand the first country for this to occur.
2005: Steve Fossett becomes the first person to fly an airplane non-stop around the world solo without refueling.
