Saladin Takes Jerusalem
On October 2, 1187, Jerusalem surrendered to Saladin, ending 88 years of Crusader rule over the city.
British Spy John Andre Is Hanged
On October 2, 1780, British major John Andre was hanged as a spy after the plot to surrender West Point.
The Texas Revolution Begins at Gonzales
On October 2, 1835, Texian militia turned back Mexican cavalry at Gonzales, starting the Texas Revolution.
The Warsaw Uprising Surrenders
On October 2, 1944, the Warsaw Uprising ended after 63 days, and German forces destroyed the city.
The Peanuts Comic Strip Is First Published
On October 2, 1950, Charles Schulz's Peanuts appeared in seven newspapers for the first time.
Guinea Becomes Independent From France
On October 2, 1958, Guinea became independent from France after rejecting the French Community.
Thurgood Marshall Joins the Supreme Court
On October 2, 1967, Thurgood Marshall became the first African American justice of the US Supreme Court.
The Tlatelolco Massacre in Mexico City
On October 2, 1968, soldiers fired on students at Tlatelolco in Mexico City, days before the Olympics.