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1187 Sultan Saladin captures Jerusalem from Crusaders. 1st Sultan of Egypt and Syria Saladin. 1263 The battle of Largs: Scots defeat the Norwegians on the Firth of Clyde, Scotland, returning the Western Isles to Scotland and ending 500 years of Viking invasions.
1901–present. 1920 – Ukrainian War of Independence: Mikhail Frunze orders the Red Army to immediately cease hostilities with the Revolutionary Insurgent Army of Ukraine. [12] 1928 – The "Prelature of the Holy Cross and the Work of God", commonly known as Opus Dei, is founded. [13][14]
Discover what happened on October 2 with HISTORY's summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.
What happened on this day in history, October 2. See what historical events occurred, which famous people were born and who died on October 2.
Explore all the significant historical events and fascinating facts that occurred on October 2nd throughout history. Uncover important milestones, notable births, and tragic events in this comprehensive guide.
This Day in History: October 2. What Happened On Your Bday? Featured Event. 1836. Charles Darwin's return to England. Naturalist Charles Darwin returned to England this day in 1836 after a five-year journey on the HMS Beagle, on which he gathered the specimens and observations that led to his theory of evolution by natural selection.
1187 Sultan Saladin captures Jerusalem from Crusaders. 1st Sultan of Egypt and Syria Saladin. 1263 The battle of Largs: Scots defeat the Norwegians on the Firth of Clyde, Scotland, returning the Western Isles to Scotland and ending 500 years of Viking invasions.
October 2, 1847 - August 2, 1934 Paul von Hindenburg was a German field marshal during World War I and the second president of the Weimar Republic (1925–34). His presidential terms were wracked by political instability, economic depression,...
Today in history – which major historical events happened on October 2? Who was born on this date, who died? In which year did the birth or death occur?
See the Today in History feature on Nathan Hale to learn about the patriot hanged by the British for spying. Search Today in History on Revolutionary War to read about more events in the fight for American independence.