Coinage Act of April 2, 1792

On April 2, 1792

The Coinage Act was enacted in the US.

It established the first mint in Philadelphia and the federal regulation of coins.

This Day in History - April 2

2020

COVID-19 claimed the life of comedian Eddie Large from 'Little and Large.'

1453

The armies of Sultan Mehmed II arrived at Constantinople's outer walls and prepared to lay siege to the city.

1964

The Soviet Union's Zond 1 space probe was launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome.

1921

Albert Einstein visited New York City and lectured on his Theory of Relativity for the first time.

2022

The International Criminal Court opened its first office in Venezuela following allegations of torture and killings by the country's security forces.

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