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2 August

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Contemporary era

1934

Hitler becomes Fuhrer

On 2 August 1934, on Hindenburg's death, Hitler seized all power and became Fuhrer.

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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment

1776

Signing of the Declaration of Independence

On 2 August 1776, most delegates signed the US Declaration of Independence.

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Antiquity

216 BC

Battle of Cannae

On 2 August 216 BC, Hannibal annihilated the Roman army at Cannae.

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