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Historical Events on October 2

  • George Washington

    1789

    George Washington sends proposed Constitutional amendments (The United States Bill of Rights) to the States for ratification.

  • Texas Revolution

    1835

    The Texas Revolution begins with the Battle of Gonzales: Mexican soldiers attempt to disarm the people of Gonzales, Texas, but encounter stiff resistance from a hastily assembled militia.

  • American Civil War

    1864

    American Civil War: Battle of Saltville: Union forces attack Saltville, Virginia, but are defeated by Confederate troops.

  • Woodrow Wilson

    1919

    U.S. President Woodrow Wilson suffers a massive stroke, leaving him partially paralyzed.

  • Dominican Republic

    1937

    Dominican Republic strongman Rafael Trujillo orders the execution of the Haitian population living within the borderlands; approximately 20,000 are killed over the next five days.

  • World War II

    1941

    World War II: In Operation Typhoon, Germany begins an all-out offensive against Moscow.

  • Warsaw Uprising

    1944

    World War II: German troops end the Warsaw Uprising.

  • Soviet Union

    1949

    The Soviet Union recognises the People's Republic of China, proclaimed the previous day by Mao Zedong.

  • Guinea

    1958

    Guinea declares its independence from France.

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