April 2

    What happened on April 2 in history

    3 events fall on April 2, from 1513 to 1982. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on April 2

    1. 1513

      Ponce de León sights Florida

      The Spanish explorer names the land for the Easter season of flowers.

      Read about Michelangelo Painting the Sistine Chapel CeilingPlay the Medieval & Renaissance round

    2. 1792

      The US Mint is established

      The Coinage Act creates a national currency and a mint in Philadelphia.

      Play the Exploration & revolution round

    3. 1982

      Argentina invades the Falklands

      Troops land at Port Stanley and a ten-week war with Britain begins.

      Read about Los Angeles Summer OlympicsPlay the 20th century round

    Guess where and when

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