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Monday, 1 December 2014
On this day... December 2:
On this day...
December 2
:
National Day
in the
United Arab Emirates
(
1971
)
1804
– The
coronation
of
Napoleon
(pictured)
as
Emperor of France
was held at
Notre Dame Cathedral
in Paris.
1848
–
Franz Joseph
became
Emperor of Austria
.
1899
–
Philippine–American War
: A 60-man Filipino
rear guard
was defeated in the
Battle of Tirad Pass
, but delayed the American advance long enough to ensure
Emilio Aguinaldo
's escape.
1956
–
Cuban Revolution
: The yacht
Granma
, carrying
Fidel Castro
,
Che Guevara
and 80 other members of the
26th of July Movement
, reached the shores of
Cuba
.
2001
– Less than two months after
disclosing
accounting violations, Texas-based energy firm
Enron
filed for
Chapter 11 bankruptcy
, evaporating nearly $11 billion in shareholder wealth.
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