Dedication of Touro Synagogue - December 2, 1763: On this day in history, December 2, 1763, critical events took place today in Rhode Island, USA, regarding the Dedication of Touro Synagogue. The Touro Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island, was designed by Peter Harrison and completed in 1763. The formal dedication of the synagogue took place on December 2, 1763. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: December 2, 1763 were Peter Harrison. Facts on this day in History December 2: Events on this day in history: Dedication of Touro Synagogue *** Date: December 2, 1763 *** Place: Rhode Island, USA *** Category: Religion *** Historical Period: 18th Century *** This day in history ***
Coronation of Napoleon Bonaparte - December 2, 1804: On this day in history, December 2, 1804, momentous events took place today in Paris, France, with regard to the Coronation of Napoleon Bonaparte. Napoleon Bonaparte was crowned Emperor of the French during a coronation ceremony, designed by himself, held in Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, on December 2, 1804. The ceremony was attended by Pope Pius VII. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: December 2, 1804 were Napoleon Bonaparte, Pope Pius VII. Facts on this day in History December 2: Events on this day in history: Coronation of Napoleon Bonaparte *** Date: December 2, 1804 *** Place: Paris, France *** Category: Politics *** Historical Period: 19th Century *** This day in history ***
Monroe Doctrine - December 2, 1823: On this day in history, December 2, 1823, important events took place today in Washington D.C., USA, surrounding the Monroe Doctrine. The policy known as the Monroe Doctrine was issued on December 2, 1823, by President James Monroe. The policy announced that any attempts, by European countries, to take control of any American States would be seen as 'unfriendly', and that the existing European colonies would be recognized, and not interfered with, by the United States. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: December 2, 1823 were James Monroe. Facts on this day in History December 2: Events on this day in history: Monroe Doctrine *** Date: December 2, 1823 *** Place: Washington D.C., USA *** Category: Politics *** Historical Period: 19th Century *** This day in history ***
Execution of John Brown - December 2, 1859: On this day in history, December 2, 1859, significant events took place today in Virginia, USA, respecting the Execution of John Brown. American abolitionist John Brown led a raid on an arsenal at Harper's Ferry, Virginia, with the intention of creating an armed slave revolt. Colonel Robert E. Lee led a company of U.S. Marines in an operation which retook the arsenal and captured Brown. Brown was hanged in Charlestown, Virginia, on December 2, 1859. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: December 2, 1859 were John Brown, Robert E. Lee. Facts on this day in History December 2: Events on this day in history: Execution of John Brown *** Date: December 2, 1859 *** Place: Virginia, USA *** Category: Slavery *** Historical Period: 19th Century *** This day in history ***
First Public Reading in the U.S. by Charles Dickens - December 2, 1867: On this day in history, December 2, 1867, important events took place today in Massachusetts, USA, in respect of the First Public Reading in the U.S. by Charles Dickens. The Tremont Temple in Boston, Massachusetts was the venue for the first public reading to be carried out by Charles Dickens in the United States. His two hour reading included excerpts from The Pickwick Papers and A Christmas Carol. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: December 2, 1867 were Charles Dickens. Facts on this day in History December 2: Events on this day in history: First Public Reading in the U.S. by Charles Dickens *** Date: December 2, 1867 *** Place: Massachusetts, USA *** Category: Entertainment *** Historical Period: 19th Century *** This day in history ***
Ford Model A Going on Sale - December 2, 1927: On this day in history, December 2, 1927, crucial events took place today in Michigan, USA, relating to the Ford Model A Going on Sale. Henry Ford's son Edsel helped style Ford's Model A, which replaced the hugely successful Model T, and went on sale on December 2, 1927. The Model A was available in four colours. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: December 2, 1927 were Henry Ford, Edsel Ford. Facts on this day in History December 2: Events on this day in history: Ford Model A Going on Sale *** Date: December 2, 1927 *** Place: Michigan, USA *** Category: Transport *** Historical Period: 20th Century *** This day in history ***
Opening of LaGuardia Airport - December 2, 1939: On this day in history, December 2, 1939, significant events took place today in New York, USA, respecting the Opening of LaGuardia Airport. New York Municipal Airport was opened on December 2, 1939. The airport was built in Queens, New York City, and in 1953 had it's name changed to LaGuardia in honor of the Mayor at the time, Fiorello La Guardia. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: December 2, 1939 were Fiorello La Guardia. Facts on this day in History December 2: Events on this day in history: Opening of LaGuardia Airport *** Date: December 2, 1939 *** Place: New York, USA *** Category: Construction *** Historical Period: 20th Century *** This day in history ***
First Person to Receive a Permanent Artificial Heart - December 2, 1982: On this day in history, December 2, 1982, momentous events took place today in Utah, USA, with regard to the First Person to Receive a Permanent Artificial Heart. American surgeon William DeVries implanted an artificial heart into Barney Clark, a retired dentist, on December 2, 1982. This was the first permanent artificial heart to be used in a human. Clark survived for 112 days. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: December 2, 1982 were Barney Clark, William DeVries. Facts on this day in History December 2: Events on this day in history: First Person to Receive a Permanent Artificial Heart *** Date: December 2, 1982 *** Place: Utah, USA *** Category: Science *** Historical Period: 20th Century *** This day in history ***
Ghost Ship Warehouse Fire - December 2, 2016: On this day in history, December 2, 2016, significant events took place today in California, USA, respecting the Ghost Ship Warehouse Fire. A fire broke out at the Ghost Ship warehouse in Oakland, California, on December 2, 2016, killing 36 people. The warehouse, already under investigation for blight, was occupied by an artist collective and had make shift accomodation inside. The Ghost Ship's founder, Derick Almena, along with Director Max Harris were charged with involuntary manslaughter. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: December 2, 2016 were Max Harris, Derick Almena. Facts on this day in History December 2: Events on this day in history: Ghost Ship Warehouse Fire *** Date: December 2, 2016 *** Place: California, USA *** Category: Disaster *** Historical Period: 21st Century *** This day in history ***
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