December 2

    What happened on December 2 in history

    5 events fall on December 2, from 1804 to 1984. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on December 2

    1. 1804

      Napoleon crowns himself

      The coronation takes place in Notre-Dame with the pope present.

      Play the 19th century round

    2. 1823

      The Monroe Doctrine

      The United States warns Europe against new colonies in the Americas.

      Play the 19th century round

    3. 1942

      The first nuclear chain reaction

      Fermi's pile goes critical beneath a Chicago squash court.

      Read about V-J Day Celebration in Times SquarePlay the 20th century round

    4. 1954

      McCarthy is censured

      The Senate condemns the senator's conduct.

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    5. 1984

      The Bhopal gas disaster

      A pesticide plant leaks methyl isocyanate over the sleeping city.

      Read about Los Angeles Summer OlympicsPlay the 20th century round

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