1. On September 3, 1783, the Treaty of Paris was signed, officially ending the American Revolutionary War. Although the treaty was signed in Paris, France, it had a significant impact on North Carolina as it recognized the United States as an independent country, and North Carolina as one of its states.

2. The Civil War Battle of Rock Island was fought on September 3, 1864, in Surry County, North Carolina. The Confederate forces were led by General John B. Gordon, and the Union forces were led by General George Stoneman. The Union forces were victorious in this battle, disrupting Confederate supply lines and communication networks.

3. On September 3, 1951, the North Carolina State Board of Education approved the integration of the state's public schools. This decision was a significant step towards desegregation in the state's public institutions.

4. In 2005, Hurricane Ophelia made landfall in North Carolina on September 3, causing significant damage to the state's coastline. The storm caused widespread flooding and power outages, and resulted in several deaths.

5. On September 3, 2017, Hurricane Irma caused widespread damage in North Carolina, primarily in the western part of the state. The storm caused flooding and landslides, resulting in at least three deaths.