June 3 in history: Germany bombs Paris, India's partition announced and more

 | Updated: Jun 03, 2020, 08:13 AM IST

From the bombing of Paris by Germany to the announcement of India's partition, we've got it all covered.

Let's dive in today's history!

1940

Germany's Luftwaffe bombs Paris, kills 254.

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1947

Lord Mountbatten announces partition of India.

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1950

Herzog & Lachenal become first climbers to summit of Annapurna.

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1965

Ed White becomes the first American astronaut to walk in space.

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1979

Ixtoc I spills 3 million oil barrels in the southern Gulf of Mexico.

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