April 2 in History

2 April in History – 1955 years ago

Garamantian War

Northern Africa 70: Garamantian War

During the confusion of the Roman civil wars of 68–70 AD, conflict broke out between the... SEE MORE…

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Historical Atlas of North America 1857: Filibuster War
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Filibuster War
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Historical Atlas of Northern Africa 70: Garamantian War
Northern Africa 70
Garamantian War
During the confusion of the Roman civil wars of 68–70 AD, conflict broke out between the African...
 

on 2 April 1982

Argentina occupies Falkland Islands

All Events on 2 April

starts   2007
Subprime mortgage crisis in US; marks beginning of Global Financial Crisis
ends   1982
Montoneros urban guerrillas in Argentina
  1982
Argentina occupies Falkland Islands
starts   1946
British plans for Indian independence rejected
  1944
Soviets enter Romania
starts   1937
Muslim revolt in Xinjiang; crushed with Soviet support
starts   1921
Khorasan independent of Persia
ends   1918
Pro-Bolsheviks seize power in Baku
  1865
Confederates abandon Richmond
ends   1864
British conquer Waikato from Māori Kingites
ends   1847
Santa Anna seizes power in Mexico
  238
Senate recognizes Gordians I & II
  118
Hadrian makes peace with Parthia*
*Actual date uncertain; set to 2 April for purposes of Omniatlas

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