This Day in History - September 3, 2026

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1:06troops. Surprising fact, more than a century passed before flag day celebrations became widespread. Also on this day in history, in 1783 the Treaty of Paris was signed. In 1928, Penicillin was discovered. And in 1939, Britain and France declared war on Germany in response to Hitler's invasion of Poland. That's all for today, come back tomorrow to learn a little bit more about the world around you. Be kind to yourself and others and enjoy the rest of your day.