What happend on 2nd October

01.10
03.10
1836

Naturalist Charles Darwin returns to Falmouth, England aboard the HMS Beagle after a five-year journey collecting biological data he will later use to develop his theory of evolution.

1835

The Texas Revolution begins with the Battle of Gonzales: Mexican soldiers attempt to disarm the people of Gonzales, Texas, but encounter stiff resistance from a hastily assembled militia.

1789

George Washington transmits the proposed Constitutional amendments (the so called "Bill of Rights") to the States for ratification.

1780

American Revolutionary War: British spy John Andre is hanged by American forces for his role in Benedict Arnold's p sell West Point to the British Army.

1535

Jacques Cartier discovers Montreal, Quebec.

1187

Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule.