September 02
1666
The great fire of London broke out, destroying much of the city, including St. Paul’s Cathedral.
1789
The U.S. Treasury Department was established.
1901
Vice President Theodore Roosevelt gave his “speak softly and carry a big stick” speech, regarding foreign policy, at the Minnesota State Fair.
1945
Japan’s formal surrender in World War II was celebrated as Victory over Japan (V-J) Day.
1963
Alabama governor George Wallace prevented the racial integration of Tuskegee High School by encircling the building with state troopers.
1969
North Vietnamese president Chi Minh died.
Birthdays
Liliuokalani
1838–1917, last reigning queen of the Hawaiian Islands.
Wilhelm Ostwald
physical chemist (1853)
Andrew Grove
engineer, technology executive (1936)
Peter V. Ueberroth
businessman (1937)
Christa McAuliffe
teacher (1948)
Keanu Reeves
actor (1964)
Salma Hayek
actress (1966)