September 02
Overview
Holidays & Observances
Christianfeast day:
Acepsimas of Hnaitaand companions (Syriac Orthodox Church), Agricola of Avignon, Antoninus of Pamiers, Brocard, Castor of Apt, Diomedes, Eleazar, Hieu (abbess), Ingrid of Sweden, Justus of Lyon, Margaret of Louvain, Maxima of Rome, Nonnosus, William of Roskilde, September 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
A feast day in the Syriac Orthodox and Eastern Orthodox Churches honoring Acepsimas of Hnaita and a group of revered Christian martyrs and saints.
Democracy Day(Tibet)
An annual observance in the Tibetan community commemorating the adoption of democratic practices within the Tibetan Government-in-Exile.
Independence Day(Transnistria, unrecognized)
The day commemorates Transnistria’s declaration of independence from Moldova on September 2, 1990.
Independence Day(Artsakh, unrecognized)
Celebrates the proclamation of independence by the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) on September 2, 1991.
National Blueberry Popsicle Day(United States)
A fun food holiday celebrating the enjoyment of blueberry-flavored popsicles across the United States.
National Day, celebrates the independence ofVietnamfrom Japan and France in 1945
Vietnam’s National Day commemorates the declaration of independence from French colonial rule and Japanese occupation on September 2, 1945.
Victory over Japan Day(United States)
Marks the formal surrender of Japan and the end of World War II, commemorated in the United States on September 2.
Acepsimas of Hnaitaand companions (Syriac Orthodox Church)
Agricola of Avignon
Events
Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion.
Cleopatra VII declares her son Ptolemy XV Caesarion as co-ruler, reinforcing her dynastic legitimacy in ancient Egypt.
Cicero launches the first of his Philippicae (oratorical attacks) on Mark Antony. He will make 14 of them over the following months.
Cicero delivers the first of his fierce Philippicae orations, targeting Mark Antony as a threat to the Republic.
Final War of the Roman Republic: Battle of Actium: Off the western coast of Greece, forces of Octavian defeat troops under Mark Antony and Cleopatra.
Octavian’s fleet triumphs over Antony and Cleopatra at Actium, sealing the fate of the Roman Republic.
The Treaty of Jaffa is signed between Richard I of England and Saladin, leading to the end of the Third Crusade.
Richard I and Saladin agree to the Treaty of Jaffa, concluding the Third Crusade with a lasting truce.
Entry of Mary, Queen of Scots into Edinburgh, a spectacular civic celebration for the Queen of Scotland, marred by religious controversy.
Mary, Queen of Scots is welcomed into Edinburgh with grand ceremonies that reflect both loyalty and religious tension.
4th Spanish Armada makes landfall in Ireland at Kinsale.
Spanish forces land at Kinsale, Ireland, in an attempt to support Irish rebels against English rule.
The Italian city of Castro is completely destroyed by the forces of Pope Innocent X, ending the Wars of Castro.
Pope Innocent X’s army razes the city of Castro, bringing the Wars of Castro to a violent close.
The Great Fire of London breaks out and burns for three days, destroying 10,000 buildings, including Old St Paul's Cathedral.
A massive blaze engulfs London for three days, gutting thousands of buildings and reshaping the cityscape.
Great Britain, along with its overseas possessions, adopts the Gregorian calendar.
Great Britain and its colonies switch to the Gregorian calendar, skipping 11 days to realign with Europe.
Births
Gilbert de Clare
Gilbert de Clare was a powerful 13th-century English noble, serving as the 7th Earl of Gloucester and 6th Earl of Hertford.
Francis of Fabriano
Francis of Fabriano was an Italian medieval writer, known for his contributions to religious and poetic literature.
Francis I
Francis I was Duke of Nevers in 16th-century France, known for his role in Renaissance court politics and patronage.
Francesco Cattani da Diacceto
Francesco Cattani da Diacceto was an Italian bishop who led the Diocese of Fiesole during the Counter-Reformation.
Vincenzo Scamozzi
Vincenzo Scamozzi was an influential Italian architect of the late Renaissance, noted for his villa designs and theoretical writings.
Georg Böhm
Georg Böhm was a German Baroque organist and composer, celebrated for his keyboard works and influence on J.S. Bach.
William Somervile
William Somervile was an English poet known for his rustic and sporting verses, especially the poem 'The Chace'.
Marie Joséphine of Savoy
Princess Marie Joséphine of Savoy was a Savoyard princess who became sister-in-law to Louis XVI and a notable figure at the French court.
Louis Bonaparte
Louis Bonaparte was King of Holland from 1806 to 1810 and is remembered for his independent rule and cultural patronage.
Deaths
Constantius III
Constantius III was a Roman emperor who briefly ruled the Western Roman Empire in 421.
Simeon Stylites
Simeon Stylites was a Byzantine ascetic saint who spent 37 years living atop a pillar.
John IV of Constantinople was the Ecumenical Patriarch known for his strict ascetic practices and administrative reforms.
Máel Sechnaill mac Domnaill
Máel Sechnaill mac Domnaill was the High King of Ireland celebrated for his victory over Norse forces at the Battle of Tara.
Saint Emeric of Hungary was a Hungarian prince renowned for his piety and devotion to Christian faith.
King Munjong of Goryeo was a Korean monarch known for his administrative reforms and cultural patronage.
Prince Munetaka
Prince Munetaka was the sixth shōgun of the Kamakura shogunate who reigned under the influence of the Hōjō regents.
Francesco Landini
Francesco Landini was a blind Italian composer and poet, a leading figure of the 14th-century Ars Nova.
Dawit II (Lebna Dengel) was the Emperor of Ethiopia known for resisting Ottoman and Adal invasions.