March 02

Friday 02, 1956:

Morocco declares its independence from France.

Wednesday 02, 1955:

King Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia abdicates the throne in favor of his father, King Norodom Suramarit.

Tuesday 02, 1943:

United States and Australian forces sink Japanese convoy ships.

Friday 02, 1877:

U.S. presidential election, 1876: The U.S. Congress declares Rutherford B. Hayes the winner of the election even though Samuel J. Tilden had won the popular vote on November 7, 1876 (Reconstruction ends).

Tuesday 02, 1717:

1717 - The Loves of Mars and Venus becomes the first ballet performed in England.

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