September 2

    What happened on September 2 in history

    8 events fall on September 2, from 31 BC to 1969. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on September 2

    1. 31 BC

      The Battle of Actium

      Octavian's fleet defeats Antony and Cleopatra off western Greece.

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    2. 1666

      The Great Fire of London begins

      A fire in Pudding Lane burns for four days and destroys the medieval city.

      Read about Great Fire of London at Pudding LanePlay the Exploration & revolution round

    3. 1752

      Britain's last Julian day

      The next morning is 14 September; eleven days are dropped in the calendar switch.

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    4. 1789

      The US Treasury is created

      Congress establishes the department Alexander Hamilton will run.

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    5. 1898

      The Battle of Omdurman

      Kitchener's machine guns destroy the Mahdist army outside Khartoum.

      Read about First Modern Olympic Games, AthensPlay the 19th century round

    6. 1901

      Speak softly and carry a big stick

      Theodore Roosevelt gives the speech that names his foreign policy.

      Read about Wright Brothers' First Powered FlightPlay the 20th century round

    7. 1945

      Japan formally surrenders

      The instrument is signed aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay.

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

    8. 1969

      The first US cash machine

      Chemical Bank opens an automated teller to the public in Rockville Centre, New York.

      Read about Woodstock Music FestivalPlay the 20th century round

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