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What happened on April 2? Today in history

Many important events have taken place in the world and in Turkey on April 2. Here are some of the events that occurred on this day in history...

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What happened on April 2? Today in history

April 2 has witnessed significant events throughout history.

Here are some of the events that took place on this date:

1453: Fatih Sultan Mehmet beginning the siege of Istanbul was recorded as a significant moment in the rise of the Ottoman Empire and in world history.

1917: The United States effectively entering World War I was a major development that influenced the course and outcome of the war.

1930: Haile Selassie declaring himself Emperor of Ethiopia marked a turning point in the country's monarchical history.

1971: The establishment of TÜSİAD holds importance as a civil society organization that has been influential in Turkey's economic and social development.

1976: The earthquake that occurred in and around Doğubayazıt caused great destruction and suffering for the local people.

2020: The number of COVID-19 cases worldwide exceeding 1 million highlighted the severity and global impact of the pandemic.



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Earthquake Fatih Sultan Mehmet Istanbul TÜSİAD