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2 April

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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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Contemporary era

1801

Battle of Copenhagen

On 2 April 1801, Nelson's British fleet defeated the Danish navy off Copenhagen.

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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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