Accession
Casimir III succeeds his father Wladyslaw I as King of Poland
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March 2 in History
This permanent archive page contains 160 World History Database records for March 2, spanning 1333 to 2025. Recorded topics include Accession; Death of Wladyslaw I; Peace.
Total: 160Events: 144Births: 9Deaths: 4Battles: 3Countries: 30
Events on March 2
Peace
Makes a temporary peace with Richard 3rd Duke of York at Blackheath
Peace
Makes a temporary peace with Henry VI at Blackheath
Election of George of Podebrady
Is elected King of Bohemia.
Invasion of England
Sets sail from The Netherlands to reclaim his throne
Peerage
Created 1st Marquess of Worcester
Exile of Charles II
Boarded on the Phoenix at Lands End & headed for the Scilly Isles
Hereditary Stadtholder in Eastern Provinces
William III of Orange strengthens his dynastic position as hereditary stadtholder status extends to Gelderland and Overijssel.
Destruction of Heidelberg
Melac is closely associated with the French destruction of Heidelberg and its castle during the devastation of the Palatinate.
Attainder
The English Parliament attaints James Francis Edward Stewart for treason.
Forfeiture of Titles
James loses his English titles under the parliamentary attainder.
Succession
As a result of his claiming his fathers lost thrones, James is attainted for treason in London and his titles are forfeited under English law
Treason
As a result of his claiming his fathers lost thrones, James is attainted for treason in London and his titles are forfeited under English law
Congress of National
The National Congress renames itself "The United States in Congress Assembled"
Constitution of USA
The National Congress renames itself "The United States in Congress Assembled"
Independence of United States of America
The National Congress renames itself "The United States in Congress Assembled"
Piano Concerto No 23
Completes Piano Concerto No 23 in A major.
Appointment of Bonaparte
Carnot supported the appointment of Bonaparte as commander in chief of the Army of Italy.
Commander of Army of Italy
Appointed Commander of the Army in Italy
Commander of Army of Italy
Appointed Commander of the Army in Italy
Commander of Army of Italy
Napoleon received command of the Army of Italy, placing him at the head of the campaign against Austria and Piedmont.
Thames Tunnel
Construction of the Thames Tunnel begins ceremonially and Brunel lays the second brick after his father.
Thames Tunnel
Construction begins ceremonially on Brunel's tunnel beneath the River Thames.
Accession
Becomes Tsar after the death of Nicholas I during the Crimean War.
Morrill Tariff
The Morrill Tariff raises import duties shortly before Lincoln takes office.
Hampton Roads Conference
Confederate commissioners seek terms that might preserve Southern political authority after the war
Hampton Roads Conference
Conference ends without agreement as Union leaders demand reunion and Confederate leaders reject surrender terms
Hampton Roads Conference
Lincoln insists that restoration of the Union is required before any peace settlement can be made
Hampton Roads Conference
Lincoln meets Confederate commissioners aboard the steamer River Queen to discuss possible peace terms
Hampton Roads Conference
Lincoln meets Confederate representatives but no peace settlement is reached
Hampton Roads Conference
Lincoln refuses to recognize Confederate independence during the peace conference
Resignation of Benjamin Disraeli
Disraeli resigns as Chancellor of the Exchequer
Plot
Robert Maclean tries unsuccessfully to assassinate Queen Victoria
Plot
Robert Maclean tries unsuccessfully to assassinate Queen Victoria
Statue
A statue of John Wesley is unveiled in the City Rd
Camp Ridley
By 2 March the base, christened "Camp Ridley" after Borchgrevinks English mothers maiden name, was fully established, and the Duke of Yorks flag raised
Southern Cross Expedition
Establishes the Southern Cross Expedition base at Cape Adare, the first overwintering base on the Antarctic mainland
Southern Cross Expedition
The Southern Cross departs for New Zealand to winter there, leaving a shore party of 10 with their provisions, equipment and 70 dogs. By 2 March the base, christened "Camp Ridley" after Borchgrevinks English mothers maiden name, was fully established, and the Duke of Yorks flag raised
Rule of Samos
Under the leadership of Themistoklis Sofoulis Samos is united with Greece
Naval Supplementary Estimate
Explains a supplementary naval estimate to the House of Commons and defends the additional expenditure.
Abdication of Nicholas II
Nicholas II signs his abdication, ending his reign as the monarchy collapses during the February Revolution.
Appointment as Foreign Minister
Miliukov becomes foreign minister in the first Provisional Government headed by Prince Lvov.
Appointment as War and Navy Minister
Guchkov becomes minister of war and navy in the first Provisional Government.
Constitution of Russia
Duma & Soviet representitives reach agreement on the basis of an 8 point program
Dual Power
The Provisional Government shares authority with the Petrograd Soviet.
Dual Power
His government must share authority with the Petrograd Soviet.
Formation of Provisional Government
Lvov becomes minister-chairman of the Provisional Government formed after negotiations between Duma leaders and Soviet representatives.
Government
A Provisional Government is formed
Negotiations
Duma & Soviet representitives reach agreement on the basis of an 8 point program
Petrograd Command
Is appointed commander of the Petrograd Military District.
Provisional Government
A Provisional Government is formed
Comintern Chairmanship
Becomes the leading chairman of the Communist International
Comintern Congress
Represents German communists at the founding congress of the Communist International
Comintern Congress
Participates in early Communist International deliberations
Comintern Foundation
Sponsors the founding congress of the Communist International
International, 3rd
The 3rd International is founded to propogate the idea of world revolution
World Revolution Appeal
Supports the Comintern as a tool of international revolutionary strategy
Kronstadt Rebellion
Supports rebel administration inside the fortress.
Kronstadt Rebellion
Helps coordinate rebel communication and defence.
Kronstadt Rebellion
Chairs the Provisional Revolutionary Committee in Kronstadt.
Kronstadt Rebellion
Orders the rebels to submit to Soviet authority.
Kronstadt Rebellion
Joins the revolutionary committee organising the uprising.
Kronstadt Rebellion
Serves on the rebel revolutionary committee.
CP
Wants to join the Conservatives to resist the rise of Socialism. Rejoins the Conservative Party declaring that the 3 Party system is at an end. Declares the Liberals are doomed & the Labour Government has to be brought down
Election
Elected by the Thai Parliament to succeed Rama VII
Government
Forms a pro-Soviet Government
Prime Minister of Romania
Appointed Prime Minister of Romania
Commander in Chief Appointed
Appointed Commander in Chief of the Vietnamese armed forces
1st Flight Circumnavigation
Completes the 1st non-stop round-the-world flight, 94 hours in Lucky Lady II
Reform of Agriculture
Launches his "Virgin & Idle Lands" programme to increase sown areas
Virgin Lands Campaign Launched
Launches the Virgin Lands campaign to expand grain cultivation in Kazakhstan and other eastern regions.
International Agreement at Damascus
Egypt & Syria sign a defensive agreement
Nuclear Power
Supports the debate in Parliament for investing in a British hydrogen bomb
Nuclear Power
Opens the debate in Parliament in favour of investing in a British hydrogen bomb
Nuclear Power
Finishes off the debate in Parliament, "we have to prevent hot war & win the cold war"
1st Antarctic Crossing
Completes the 1st crossing of the Antarctic
Interagency Cuba Plan Review
Mann hosts an interagency review of the Joint Staff draft plan for operations against Cuba.
Coup
Seizes power from U Nu
Coup Takes Power
Ne Win seizes power and becomes head of state and government
Deposed in Coup
Win Maung is removed when Ne Win seizes power
Deposed in Coup
U Nu is overthrown and detained during Ne Win's coup
President of Myanmar
Appointed President of Burma
Operation Rolling Thunder
Rolling Thunder starts as the United States escalates air attacks against North Vietnam
Operation Rolling Thunder
Sustained US bombing of North Vietnam begins under Operation Rolling Thunder
Operation Rolling Thunder
Begins sustained bombing of North Vietnam
Operation Rolling Thunder
Begins sustained bombing of North Vietnam under Operation Rolling Thunder
Operation Rolling Thunder
Johnson begins sustained bombing of North Vietnam under Operation Rolling Thunder
Operation Rolling Thunder
Scheduled to last 8 weeks, Rolling Thunder will continue for 3 yrs. Operation Rolling Thunder begins as over 100 American fighter-bombers attack targets in North Vietnam
Operation Rolling Thunder
McNamara supports the air campaign intended to pressure Hanoi and restrict support for the Viet Cong
Operation Rolling Thunder
Moore's 2nd Air Division participates in the opening phase of Rolling Thunder
Operation Rolling Thunder
Sharp helps direct Pacific command responsibilities for Rolling Thunder operations
Bombing of Lang Vei
The U.S. accidentally bombs Lang Vei, 80 civilians are killed
Pink Floyd
During a meeting at their Ladbroke Road offices, Syd is asked to stop touring and contributing material
Capture of Damansky
The Chinese occupy the Island of Damansky on the border with Russia in the North East. 23 Russian troops are killed
Concorde
The first prototype of the Concorde makes its maiden flight
Concorde
The first prototype of the Concorde makes its maiden flight
Appointment as President of Rhodesia
Dupont becomes the first President of the Republic of Rhodesia.
Republic of Rhodesia Proclaimed
Smith's government proclaims Rhodesia a republic outside the Commonwealth.
Pioneer 10 Launch
NASA launches Pioneer 10 on the first mission intended to make close observations of Jupiter.
President Takes Office
Ne Win becomes President under the 1974 socialist constitution
Watergate
The US Grand Jury says Nixon is involved in the Watergate cover-up
Basic People's Congress System
Local popular congresses become the stated foundation of Libya's new governmental structure.
Declaration of People's Authority
The General People's Congress adopts the declaration reorganising Libya as a Jamahiriya.
Direct Democracy Framework
The Jamahiriya formally assigns local decision-making to basic popular congresses.
General People's Congress Established
The General People's Congress becomes the highest formal institution of the new Jamahiriya.
General People's Congress Leadership
Gaddafi becomes secretary-general of the institution coordinating the Jamahiriya's formal state bodies.
Jamahiriya Proclaimed
Gaddafi proclaims the Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya as a mass-state.
Revolutionary Sector Established
Informal revolutionary institutions retain decisive authority over the formal people's congress system.
Withdrawal from Formal State Office
Gaddafi leaves the General People's Congress secretariat while retaining revolutionary authority.
Argentine Foreign Minister says that Argentina reserves the right to employ
The Argentine Foreign Minister says that Argentina reserves the right to employ other means if Britain keeps refusing to cede sovereignty
Foreign Policy Statement at London
The Argentine Foreign Minister says that Argentina reserves the right to employ other means if Britain keeps refusing to cede sovereignty
Constitution Restoration Order
The government begins restoring the 1973 Constitution with substantial amendments.
Constitution of Great Britain
Signs the Australia Bill in severing constitutional ties with Britain
Constitution of Great Britain
Signs the Australia Bill in severing constitutional ties with Britain
Independence of Australia
Signs the Australia Bill in severing constitutional ties with Britain
Independence of Great Britain
Signs the Australia Bill in severing constitutional ties with Britain
Legislation
Signs the Australia Bill in severing constitutional ties with Britain
Liberal Democrats
Becomes a Liberal Democrat peer after the SDP and Liberals merge.
Deputy President
Appointed Deputy President of the African National Congress
ANC Deputy Presidency
Is elected deputy president of the newly unbanned ANC.
Senior ANC Leadership
Takes a central role in negotiations with the government.
Ceasefire Conditions
Iraq must release detainees and accept liability for occupation damage.
Clash
A reissue of "Should I Stay or Should I Go" gives The Clash its first and only number 1 UK single
Clash
A reissue of "Should I Stay or Should I Go" gives The Clash its first and only number 1 UK single
UN Resolution 686
Security Council sets immediate requirements following coalition victory.
UN Security Council Resolution 686
The United Nations sets immediate obligations for Iraq following the coalition ceasefire.
President of Slovakia
Becomes Slovakia's first president.
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Putin says that Russia will consider joining NATO if it is treated as an equal partner
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Putin says that Russia will consider joining NATO if it is treated as an equal partner
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Putin says that Russia will consider joining NATO if it is treated as an equal partner
Civil Nuclear Separation Plan
India and the United States agree on a plan separating Indian civilian and military nuclear facilities.
Election
Dmitry Medvedev is elected President of Russia with about 70% of the vote, scheduled to succeed Vladimir Putin in May
Assassination of Joao Bernardo Vieira
The military denies that a coup is under way, stating that the presidents killers are an isolated group of soldiers. The assassination is said to be retaliation for a bomb attack that killed the army Chief of Staff, Gen. Batista Tagme Na Wai. President Joao Bernardo Vieira of the small African country of Guinea-Bissau is shot to death by army troops
Coup
The military denies that a coup is under way, stating that the presidents killers are an isolated group of soldiers
Brexit
Delivers the Mansion House speech on the future UK-EU relationship.
COVID-19
Saudi Arabia confirms its first COVID-19 case.
COVID-19 Vaccination
Receives a COVID-19 vaccination while visiting Ukrainian forces in the Donbas region.
Capture of Kherson
Reports Russian control of Kherson after Russian forces enter the city
Siege of Mariupol
Mariupol is encircled during Russia's southern offensive.
Academy Award Best Actor
Wins Best Actor for The Brutalist.
Academy Award Best Actress
Wins Best Actress for Anora.
Academy Award Best Picture
Anora wins Best Picture at the Academy Awards.
Blue Ghost Lunar Landing
Firefly's Blue Ghost lander reaches the Moon.
London Summit on Ukraine
Starmer hosts European and allied leaders to coordinate support and peace planning for Ukraine.
Births on March 2
Birth of Louis-Gabriel Suchet
Birth of Louis-Gabriel Suchet
Birth of Sam Houston
Birth of Sam Houston
Birth of Basil Hume
Birth of Basil Hume
Birth of Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev
Birth of Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev, Privolnoye, Stavropol krai, North Caucasus
Birth of Lewis Allan Reed
Birth of Lewis Allan Reed, later known professionally as Lou Reed.
Birth of Eduardo Rodriguez Veltze
Eduardo Rodriguez Veltze is born in Cochabamba.
Birth of Elizabeth Scarlett Jagger
Birth of Elizabeth Scarlett Jagger, Jerry Hall, gives birth to Mick Jaggers daughter Elizabeth Scarlett Jagger
Birth of Elizabeth Scarlett Jagger
Birth of Elizabeth Scarlett Jagger, Jerry Hall, gives birth to Mick Jagger's daughter Elizabeth Scarlett Jagger
Birth of Gabriel Luke Beauregard Jagger
Birth of Gabriel Luke Beauregard Jagger, Jerry Hall, gives birth to Mick Jaggers son Gabriel Luke Beauregard
Deaths on March 2
Death of Wladyslaw I
Wladyslaw I dies after restoring the Polish kingdom
Death of John Wesley
Dies in London
Death of Dusty Springfield
Death of Dusty Springfield
Death of Doris Hilda Anderson
Death of Doris Hilda Anderson
Battles on March 2
Battle of Grandson
Defeated in the Battle of Grandson & forced to flee the battlefield, leaving behind his artillery and many provisions and valuables
Battle of Dardanelles
Allied troops land at Kum-Kale, the Asiatic side of the Dardanelles
Battle of Verdun
Wounded in battle & captured by the Germans. "posthumously" awarded the Legion of Honour. It is officially thought de Gaulle died in battle