August 2

    What happened on August 2 in history

    3 events fall on August 2, from 216 BC to 1990. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on August 2

    1. 216 BC

      The Battle of Cannae

      Hannibal encircles and destroys a much larger Roman army in Apulia.

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    2. 1934

      Hitler becomes Führer

      He merges the chancellorship and presidency on Hindenburg's death.

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    3. 1990

      Iraq invades Kuwait

      The occupation triggers the Gulf War.

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