April 02 in history: US dollar introduced, Falkland Islands captured, and more

India wins its second cricket world cup, USSR launches Zond 1 towards Venus, and more — here's what happened on this day in history

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1792

The US dollar is introduced

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1964

USSR launches Zond 1 towards Venus

(Photograph:WION)

1982

Argentina occupies the Falkland Islands

(Photograph:WION)

2002

Israeli forces besiege the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem

(Photograph:WION)

2011

India wins its second cricket world cup

(Photograph:WION)

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