August 3 in History

• 1804

  August 3, 1804:

  Alexander von Humboldt, a German explorer and geographer, ends his five year voyage to Southern America after landing in France.

• 1829

  August 3, 1829:

  "Guillaume Tell" (William Tell), an opera composed by Gioachino Rossini, premiers in Paris. It was based on a play of the same name written by German poet, Friedrich Schiller.

• 1897

  August 3, 1897:

  New York City hosts the premiering of the musical titled "Good Mr Best". It was created by John McNally.

• 1971

  August 3, 1971:

  Former Beatles’ member, Paul McCartney, forms the group known as ‘Wings’ alongside his wife Linda McCartney. The group has released many singles including "Give Ireland Back to the Irish" and "Little Woman Love".

• August 3, 1971:

  "It Don't Come Easy", a song by English singer Ringo Starr, is licensed Gold.

• 1979

  August 3, 1979:

  American collective, Talking Heads, drops its third album entitled “Fear of Music”. It contains a number of popular songs like "I Zimbra" and "Cities".

• 1985

  August 3, 1985:

  Tears For Fears' track titled "Shout" reaches number one in the United States. It would occupy the position for a total of three weeks.

• 1999

  August 3, 1999:

  A star is placed on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame in honor of legendary singer, Patsy Cline. Some of her popular songs are titled "A Church, a Courtroom, Then Goodbye" and "Then You'll Know".

• 2010

  August 3, 2010:

  American singer Madonna outdoors her fashion brand known as "Material Girl". The brand is known for dealing in clothes, handbags, jewelries and shoes.

• 2012

  August 3, 2012:

  Stevie Wonder officially announces the end of his marriage to fashion icon Kai Millard Morris. The couple have been married for eleven years.