November 3rd has been a day of both triumph and tragedy, with events ranging from the joyous celebration of Dominica's independence from the United Kingdom in 1978 to the tragic deaths of 275 Palestinians in the Khan Yunis killings by the Israel Defense Forces in 1956. This day also saw the launch of Sputnik 2, carrying the first animal, Laika, into orbit. Join us as we explore the diverse and significant events that have made November 3rd a notable date throughout history.