On this day: June 3

Fish Fall from Sky During Violent Storm

On June 3, 2018, residents reported living fish falling from the sky during a severe storm. Meteorologists and local officials said strong winds and waterspouts likely lifted fish from nearby water bodies and deposited them on land.

Theory Emerges That First Large-Scale Computer Virus Dates to June 3, 1983

Researchers and historians have proposed June 3, 1983, as a plausible date for the first large-scale computer virus event, based on contemporaneous reports of self-replicating programs and early networked systems; the claim remains debated and not universally accepted.

First Artificial Satellite Unexpectedly Reenters Earth’s Atmosphere

On June 3, 1958, the United States’ Vanguard 1 (first launched March 17, 1958) experienced an unexpected orbital decay and reentered Earth's atmosphere, marking one of the earliest unplanned satellite losses and underscoring the challenges of early spaceflight.

Attempted assassination of Andy Warhol by Valerie Solanas, 1968

On June 3, 1968, artist Andy Warhol was shot and seriously wounded by Valerie Solanas, founder of the SCUM Manifesto; the attack highlighted tensions around avant-garde art, gender politics, and mental health in 1960s New York.

First Successful Human Test of Penicillin Announced

On June 3, 1941, researchers publicly announced the first successful therapeutic use of penicillin in a human patient, marking a pivotal step toward antibiotic medicine despite limited supply and ongoing development.

Princess Diana Breaks Silence on Eating Disorder in 1995 Interview

On June 3, 1995, Diana, Princess of Wales, publicly disclosed her struggle with bulimia in a high-profile television interview, marking one of the first times a senior royal spoke openly about an eating disorder and mental-health issues.