Dominican Republic historical anniversaries for October 3 and 4

Historical records highlight various significant events in the Dominican Republic and internationally occurring on October 3 and 4.

In the Dominican Republic, notable historical milestones include the 1511 creation of the Real Audiencia de Santo Domingo, the first tribunal in the New World, and the 1854 friendship and navigation treaty signed by President Pedro Santana with the United States. The era of Rafael Trujillo is also noted, specifically the 1937 order known as the ‘Corte de Haitianos’ and the 1933 law declaring opponents of the regime as ‘Traidores a la Patria’.

Other significant dates include the 1876 coup d'état against Ulises Francisco Espaillat and the 1965 bombing of the ¡Ahora! magazine facilities. Internationally, these dates coincide with World Teachers' Day, World Meningitis Day, and World Animal Day, as well as the death of Saint Francis of Assisi in 1226.