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Learn about the importance of 3rd August in the history of India. Major historical events, Famous Birthdays and death anniversaries on this day.
Celebrations/Observations on August 3
3rd August in the history of India
Famous Birthdays on August 3
- 1984 - Sunil Chhetri is regarded as the greatest Indian football player and the best Indian striker of all time who plays as a forward and captains both the Indian Super League club Bengaluru and the Indian national team. Chhetri is known for his link-up play, goal scoring abilities and leadership. Sunil Chhetri is also the third-highest international goalscorer among active players, behind only Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Chhetri is also the most-capped player and the all-time top goalscorer of Indian football team. Chhetri began his professional career at Mohun Bagan in 2002, moving to JCT where he scored 21 goals in 48 games. Chhetri has also been named AIFF Player of the Year a record seven times in 2007, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018–19 and 2021-22. Chhetri received the Arjuna Award in 2011 for his outstanding sporting achievement, the Padma Shri award in 2019, India's fourth highest civilian award. In 2021, he received the Khel Ratna Award, India's highest sporting honor and became the first footballer to receive the award.
- 1960 – Gopal Sharma, Indian cricketer
- 1956 – Balwinder Sandhu, Indian cricketer and coach
- 1939 – Apoorva Sengupta, Indian general and cricketer
- 1916 – Shakeel Badayuni, Indian poet and songwriter (death: 1970)
- 1886 – Maithili Sharan Gupt, Indian poet and playwright (death: 1964)
Death Anniversaries on August 3
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