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Historical events for the 2nd of October. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on October 2.
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Major Events. 1187 Sultan Saladin captures Jerusalem from...
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1901 Charles Stark "Doc" Draper, American Scientist and...
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1947 Henry Duffy's musical "Music in My Heart", based on...
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Discover what happened on October 2 with HISTORY's summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.
Oct 2, 2011 · Major Events. 1187 Sultan Saladin captures Jerusalem from Crusaders. 1492 King Henry VII of England invades France. Bill of Rights. 1789 George Washington transmits the proposed Constitutional amendments (The United States Bill of Rights) to the States for ratification.
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From Britannica Book Of The Year
October 2, 1950
National Production authority promulgated a priorities system giving defense department and Atomic Energy commission contracts priority over civilian requirements.
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Checked. October 2 is the 275th day of the year (276th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 90 days remain until the end of the year. Events. [edit] Pre-1600. [edit] 829 – Theophilos succeeds his father Michael II as Byzantine Emperor. [1]
1187 Sultan Saladin captures Jerusalem from Crusaders. 1st Sultan of Egypt and Syria Saladin. 1263 The battle of Largs: Scots defeat the Norwegians on the Firth of Clyde, Scotland, returning the Western Isles to Scotland and ending 500 years of Viking invasions.
Jun 20, 2023 · October 2nd marks the birth of Mahatma Gandhi, the discovery of penicillin, and the reunification of Germany, showcasing a day filled with historical significance and impactful events. Notable deaths on October 2nd include William Tyndale, Alexandre Dumas, and Steve Jobs, highlighting the passing of influential figures in history on this day.
