Telephone: 01753 852904

Historic Events
2nd December What happened on this day in history? This section allows you to check out some of the most important historic events to happen on this very day.

Whether they happened millennia ago or only just yesterday, you will find moments in time that will forever play a role in the history of the human race.

Just click on the headings below to find out more about what historic events took place on this particular day in history. These are the events that helped shape the world we live in today.

1409 University of Leipzig Opens
University of Leipzig opens. It initially consisted of four main faculties – theology, law, arts, medicine –, growing in its 600 year history to over 150 different institutes.     more
1697 New St. Paul's Cathedral Opens
The rebuilt St. Paul’s Cathedral was officially reopened, holding the first service since its reconstruction.     more
1804 Napoleon Crowns Himself Emperor of France
Napoleon Bonaparte crowns himself Emperor of France in Paris, becoming the first French Emperor for a thousand years.     more
1961 Fidel Castro Announces Cuba's Shift to Communism
Fidel Castro announces that Cuba will adopt communism. Castro became Prime Minister of Cuba in 1959 after the resignation of Jose Miro Cardona.     more
2001 Enron Declares Bankruptcy
Enron file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, 5 days after Dynegy cancel $8.4 billion buyout bid.     more

UK Social Media Business Awards

Social Media Business Awards

Enter Awards



UK Social Media Business Awards
Tune in to the latest news about the awards... and other social media opportunities you might be interested in...
Email
Name
Phone


Award Sponsor

Social Media Business Award Sponsor - Modern Selling

Modern Selling



Award Sponsor

Social Media Business Award Sponsor - The Marketing Blog

The Marketing Blog



Award Sponsor

Social Media Business Award Sponsor - Only Marketing Jobs

Only Marketing Jobs




In this section:
1409 University of Leipzig Opens
1697 New St. Paul's Cathedral Opens
1804 Napoleon Crowns Himself Emperor of France
1961 Fidel Castro Announces Cuba's Shift to Communism
2001 Enron Declares Bankruptcy