Explore the full date: Today in History – September 2.
September 2, 1945 | The Declaration of Vietnam’s Independence
On September 2, 1945, Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnam's independence in Hanoi’s Ba Dinh Square. This historic event marked the end of French colonial rule and set the stage for Vietnam’s prolonged struggle for sovereignty and its significant impact on global politics.
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The Wuchang Uprising Begins: 10 October 1911
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The Women’s Social and Political Union Is Founded: 10 October 1903
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