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2 April
Contemporary era
1982
Falklands War begins
On 2 April 1982, Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands, starting the war with the UK.
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- Encyclopaedia Guerre des Malouines (Wikipedia) Wikipedia. 4/5
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Contemporary era
1801
Battle of Copenhagen
On 2 April 1801, Nelson's British fleet defeated the Danish navy off Copenhagen.
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- Encyclopaedia Bataille de Copenhague (Wikipedia) Wikipedia. 4/5
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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment
1513
Ponce de Leon reaches Florida
On 2 April 1513, explorer Juan Ponce de Leon sighted and named the coast of Florida.
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- Encyclopaedia Juan Ponce de Leon (Wikipedia) Wikipedia. 4/5