Wikipedia:Selected anniversaries/October 3

October 3: German Unity Day

• 2333 BC - Dangun, a mythical figure, established the Kingdom of Go-Joseon (present-day Korea).

• 1283 - Dafydd ap Gruffydd the Prince of Wales, the last native ruler of Wales to resist English domination, was executed by drawing and quartering.

• 1935 - Italy invaded Ethiopia, igniting the Second Italo-Abyssinian War.

• 1990 - German reunification (reunited country flag pictured): The five re-established German states (Bundesländer) of East Germany formally joined West Germany.

• 1993 - Soldiers from Malaysian, Pakistani and U.S. armed forces attempted to capture Somalian warlord Mohamed Farrah Aidid in the Battle of Mogadishu.

Recent days: October 2 – October 1 – September 30

More anniversaries:

• September 30
• October 1
• October 2