On September 2, history records 39 notable events, 200 famous births and 106 deaths, spanning the years 1192 to 1862.
Events on this day include: The Treaty of Jaffa is signed between Richard I of England and Saladin, leading to the end of the Third Crusade. (1192); The Italian city of Castro is completely destroyed by the forces of Pope Innocent X, ending the Wars of Castro. (1649).
Notable people born on September 2 include Gilbert de Clare, 7th Earl of Gloucester (1243), Francis of Fabriano (1251), Francis I, Duke of Nevers (1516).
Notable figures who died on this day include Constantius III (421), Simeon Stylites (459), John IV of Constantinople (595).
Events on 2 September 39
See all →The Treaty of Jaffa is signed between Richard I of England and Saladin, leading to the end of the Third Crusade.
The Italian city of Castro is completely destroyed by the forces of Pope Innocent X, ending the Wars of Castro.
The Great Fire of London breaks out and burns for three days, destroying 10,000 buildings including St Paul's Cathedral.
Great Britain adopts the Gregorian calendar, nearly two centuries later than most of Western Europe.
During what became known as the September Massacres of the French Revolution, rampaging mobs slaughter three Roman Catholic Church bishops, more than two hundred priests, and prisoners believed to be royalist sympathizers.
The Royal Navy bombards Copenhagen with fire bombs and phosphorus rockets to prevent Denmark from surrendering its fleet to Napoleon.
American Civil War: United States President Abraham Lincoln reluctantly restores Union General George B. McClellan to full command after General John Pope's disastrous defeat at the Second Battle of Bull Run.
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Birthdays on 2 September 200
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Deaths on 2 September 106
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