Wednesday, September 2, 2026
ephemeris of the day
Name day
Today's name day is:
IngridAstrological sign: Virgo (August 23 - September 22)
Festivals and international days on September 2:
- Vietnam National Day (Independence Day)
See also: September 1 - September 3 - All days of 2026
August 21 to September 6: Women's EuroVolley, European women's volleyball championship in Azerbaijan, Czechia, Sweden and Turkey
August 22 to September 13: Vuelta a España cycling race (Spain)
August 23 to September 13: US Open in New York (USA)
September 2-12: Venice Film Festival (Italy)
September 2, 1666: In London (England), a violent fire ravages the city center, destroying more than 13,200 houses, 87 churches, St. Paul's Cathedral and many official buildings of the city. The fire started in a bakery on Pudding Lane.
September 2, 1870: Napoleon III surrenders to the Prussian army and signs the act of capitulation after the defeat at Sedan.
September 2, 1945: Japan, represented by Mamoru Shigemitsu, signs its surrender, putting an end to World War II.