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Osun Defender History Corner: April 2 In Focus

Today, on the history corner, we take a trip in the realm of flashback and recall some events that marked this day.

April 2, 1513

Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León first sights Florida.

April 2, 1792

The Coinage Act is passed by the United States Congress, establishing the United States Mint and regulating coinage in the country.

April 2, 1800

Ludwig van Beethoven conducts the premiere of his First Symphony in Vienna.

April 2, 1863

During the American Civil War, the Battle of Yorktown begins in Virginia.

April 2, 1877

The first ever Cricket Test match begins, between England and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

April 2, 1917

Jeannette Rankin takes her seat as the first female member of the United States House of Representatives.

April 2, 1947

The United Nations Security Council holds its first meeting.

April 2, 1956

As the Suez Crisis continues, Israel withdraws from the Sinai Peninsula.

April 2, 1972

The first Surgeon General’s Report on Smoking and Health is released in the United States, highlighting the dangers of smoking.

April 2, 1982

Argentina invades the Falkland Islands, leading to the Falklands War with the United Kingdom.

April 2, 1992

In a referendum, South Africans vote to end apartheid and allow racial equality.

April 2, 2002

Israeli forces surround the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, where Palestinian militants are sheltering.

April 2, 2005

Pope John Paul II dies in Vatican City after serving as Pope for nearly 27 years.

April 2, 2012

A mass shooting occurs at Oikos University in Oakland, California, resulting in seven deaths and three injuries.

April 2, 2014

The International Court of Justice orders Japan to halt its whaling program in the Southern Ocean.

April 2, 2015

Gunmen attack Garissa University College in Kenya, killing 148 people and injuring 79 others.

April 2, 2016

The Panama Papers, a massive leak of confidential documents, reveal widespread tax evasion and corruption by prominent individuals and companies around the world.

April 2, 2017

A bombing in St. Petersburg, Russia, kills 16 people and injures dozens more.

April 2, 2019

Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir is ousted from power by the military after months of protests against his rule.

April 2, 2020

The world reaches a grim milestone as confirmed cases of COVID-19 surpass one million globally, with over 50,000 deaths reported.

Please note that these are just a few historical events that happened on April 2. History is full of numerous other significant events on this day, ranging from politics and warfare to cultural and scientific milestones.

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