This Day in History: April 2nd

Here are ten historical events that took place on April 2nd, listed in chronological order:

1. 1513 – Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León first sights Florida, which he names “Pascua Florida” (Flowery Easter) upon arrival.
2. 1792 – The Coinage Act is passed in the United States, establishing the United States Mint and regulating coinage.
3. 1801 – Napoleonic Wars: The Battle of Copenhagen begins when the British Royal Navy under Admiral Sir Hyde Parker attacks the Danish fleet.
4. 1865 – American Civil War: Confederate President Jefferson Davis flees Richmond, Virginia, as Union forces close in.
5. 1917 – World War I: President Woodrow Wilson asks the United States Congress for a declaration of war on Germany.
6. 1930 – Haile Selassie is proclaimed emperor of Ethiopia.
7. 1956 – As the Cold War continues, the United States detonates a hydrogen bomb during Operation Redwing, codenamed “Cherokee,” at Bikini Atoll in the Pacific Ocean.
8. 1973 – The LexisNexis computerized legal research service is launched.
9. 1982 – Argentine forces invade the Falkland Islands, triggering the Falklands War with the United Kingdom.
10. 2015 – Gunmen attack Garissa University College in Kenya, killing at least 147 people and injuring 79 others in a terrorist attack.

These events span a wide range of historical periods and contexts, showcasing the diversity of occurrences on April 2nd throughout history.

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