February 2 in History

2 February in History – 1675 years ago

Sack of Meroë

Northern Africa 350: Sack of Meroë *

While the Roman Empire entered a period of unrest under the squabbling sons of... SEE MORE…

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Historical Atlas of Northern Africa 1915: Raid on the Suez Canal
Northern Africa 1915
Raid on the Suez Canal
In response to the Ottoman entry into World War I (October 1914) the British launched an...
Historical Atlas of North America 1848: Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
North America 1848
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
The fall of Mexico City spelled the end of the Mexican-American War. At the Treaty of Guadalupe...
Historical Atlas of Northern Africa 350: Sack of Meroë
Northern Africa 350
Sack of Meroë
While the Roman Empire entered a period of unrest under the squabbling sons of Constantine—and...
 

Ending on 2 February 72

Last restoration of Commagene*

All Events on 2 February

starts   1999
Bolivarian Revolution in Venezuela
ends   1945
Soviets overrun Poland and eastern Germany
  1943
German 6th Army surrenders at Stalingrad
ends   1943
Germans defeated at Stalingrad
  1920
Soviets overthrow Khanate of Khiva
  1920
Treaty of Tartu between Soviet Union and Estonia
  1861
France recognizes sovereignty of Monaco
  1848
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
  1841
El Salvador ends Union of Central America
starts   1838
Los Altos breaks with Guatemala
starts   1821
Rebellion in western Wallachia
  1808
French forces occupy Rome
  350
Ezana of Aksum sacks Kushite capital of Meroë*
ends   136
Alans attack Albania, Armenia, and Cappadocia*
starts   104
Dacia seizes Iazygan territory*
ends   89
Saturninus leads revolt in Germania*
  75
Romans begin fortifying North African frontier*
ends   72
Last restoration of Commagene*
starts   68
Dacia expands under Scorilo and Duras*
*Actual date uncertain; set to 2 February for purposes of Omniatlas

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