Aug 3 in history: Columbus embarks on his first Trans-Atlantic voyage to find India and more

 | Updated: Aug 03, 2021, 08:10 AM IST

From USS Nautilus submarine travelling under the North Pole to the Statue of Liberty's Pedestal reopening for tourists post the 9/11 attacks, we have it all.

Let's dive in today's history.

Christopher Columbus embarks on his first Trans-Atlantic voyage to find India

Christopher Columbus embarks on his first Trans-Atlantic voyage to find India

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World's 1st themed amusement park "Santa Claus Land" opens in the US

World's 1st themed amusement park "Santa Claus Land" opens in the US

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USS Nautilus submarine travels under the North Pole

USS Nautilus submarine travels under the North Pole

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The Statue of Liberty's Pedestal reopens for tourists post the 9/11 attacks

The Statue of Liberty's Pedestal reopens for tourists post the 9/11 attacks

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6.1 magnitude earthquake kills at least 617 people in Yunnan, China

6.1 magnitude earthquake kills at least 617 people in Yunnan, China

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