November 03 in history: First animal in space, Japan constitution and more

 | Updated: Nov 03, 2020, 08:39 AM IST

From Turkey switching from Arabic to the Roman alphabet, to Chevrolet entering the automobile market, here's what happened on this day in history

1793

French social reformer Olympe de Gouges executed by guillotine

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1911

Chevrolet enters automobile market in competition with Ford Model T

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1928

Turkey switches from Arabic to Roman alphabet

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1946

The Constitution of Japan is adopted through Emperor's assent

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1957

USSR launches Sputnik 2 with first animal in space, dog Laika aboard

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