Today is Sept. 2. On this date in:
1666
The Great Fire of London broke out, lasting five days and destroying nearly one-third of the medieval city.
1789
The United States Treasury Department was established.
1864
During the Civil War, Union Gen. William T. Sherman’s forces occupied Atlanta.
1901
Vice President Theodore Roosevelt offered the advice, “Speak softly and carry a big stick” in a speech at the Minnesota State Fair.
1945
Japan formally surrendered in ceremonies aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, ending World War II.
1945
Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnam an independent republic. (Ho died on this date in 1969.)
1963
“The CBS Evening News” with Walter Cronkite was lengthened from 15 to 30 minutes, becoming network television's first half-hour nightly newscast.
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