On this day in Europe - 2 September
2 September 2026
On this day in 31 BCE, Octavian (the future Emperor Augustus) defeats the combined forces of Marc Anthony and Cleopatra at the naval Battle of Actium.
On this day in 1666, the Great Fire of London begins in a bakery. It burns for three days and destroys 10 000 buildings.
On this day in 1752, Great Britain adopts the Gregorian Calendar, already used in much of continental Europe, skipping 11 days so 2 September is followed by 14 September.
On this day in 1666, the Great Fire of London begins in a bakery. It burns for three days and destroys 10 000 buildings.
On this day in 1752, Great Britain adopts the Gregorian Calendar, already used in much of continental Europe, skipping 11 days so 2 September is followed by 14 September.