December 2 in History — What Happened on This Day | HeyFYI

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What Happened on December 2?

From 1804 to 1804, December 2 has witnessed pivotal moments across 1 different categories of history.

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Events on December 2

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Politics & Government

Napoleon Crowned Emperor of France

Napoleon Bonaparte was crowned Emperor of the French at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. Pope Pius VII presided, but in a famous act of defiance, Napoleon took the crown and placed it on his own head.