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September 2

A look at September 2 through the almanac — historic events, famous birthdays including Kjetil André Aamodt and Louis Bonaparte, and the day's notable deaths and observances.

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Events

10 notable moments
  1. 2008

    Google

    Google launches its Google Chrome web browser.

    American multinational technology company
  2. 1992

    1992 Nicaragua earthquake

    The 7.7 Mw Nicaragua earthquake affected the west coast of Nicaragua. With a Ms–Mw disparity of half a unit, this tsunami earthquake triggered a tsunami that caused most of the damage and casualties, with at least 116 killed. Typical runup heights were 3–8 meters (9.8–26.2 ft).

    Earthquake and tsunami off
  3. 1946

    Interim Government of India

    The Interim Government of India is formed, headed by Jawaharlal Nehru as vice president with the powers of a Prime Minister.

    1946–1947 provisional government
  4. 1944

    Finland

    The last execution of a Finn in Finland takes place when soldier Olavi Laiho is executed by shooting in Oulu.

    Country in northern Europe
  5. 1939

    World War II

    World War II: Following the start of the invasion of Poland the previous day, the Free City of Danzig (now Gdańsk, Poland) is annexed by Nazi Germany.

    1939–1945 global conflict
  6. 1912

    Arthur Rose Eldred

    Arthur Rose Eldred is awarded the first Eagle Scout award of the Boy Scouts of America.

    First Eagle Scout in
  7. 1901

    Theodore Roosevelt

    Vice President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt utters the famous phrase, "Speak softly and carry a big stick" at the Minnesota State Fair.

    President of the United
  8. 1870

    Franco-Prussian War

    Franco-Prussian War: Battle of Sedan: Prussian forces take Napoleon III of France and 100,000 of his soldiers prisoner.

    European conflict from 1870
  9. 1789

    United States Department of the Treasury

    The United States Department of the Treasury is founded.

    United States federal executive
  10. 1666

    Great Fire of London

    The Great Fire of London breaks out and burns for three days, destroying 10,000 buildings, including Old St Paul's Cathedral.

    1666 conflagration in England
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Famous birthday twins

Born on September 2

Kjetil André Aamodt

b. 1971

Norwegian skier

Louis Bonaparte

b. 1778

French-Dutch king

Wilhelm Ostwald

b. 1853

Latvian-German chemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate

Zedd

b. 1989

Russian-German record producer, DJ, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter

Jim DeMint

b. 1951

American politician

Keanu Reeves

b. 1964

Canadian actor, singer, and producer

Sam Rivers (bassist)

b. 1977

American musician

Jimmy Connors

b. 1952

American tennis player, coach, and sportscaster

Deaths

  • 2016Islam Karimov, Uzbek politician, 1st President of Uzbekistan
  • 2006Bob Mathias, American decathlete and politician
  • 1998Jackie Blanchflower, Northern Irish footballer
  • 1973J. R. R. Tolkien, English novelist, short story writer, poet, and philologist
  • 1969Ho Chi Minh, Vietnamese politician, 1st President of Vietnam
  • 1865William Rowan Hamilton, Irish physicist, astronomer, and mathematician

Holidays & observances

  • —Christian feast day: Acepsimas of Hnaita and companions (Syriac Orthodox Church)
  • —Christian feast day: Agricola of Avignon
  • —Christian feast day: Antoninus of Pamiers
  • —Christian feast day: Brocard
  • —Christian feast day: Castor of Apt
  • —Christian feast day: Diomedes
  • —Christian feast day: Eleazar
  • —Christian feast day: Hieu (abbess)

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