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.

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Events on April 2

  1. 1513

    Ponce de León sights Florida

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

    Play 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.

    Play the 20th century round