Significant Historical Events on September 2

From Japan's WWII surrender to Diana Nyad's record swim, September 2 marks notable moments in history.

In 1945, Japan formally surrendered aboard the USS Missouri, ending World War II.
Diana Nyad completed a 53-hour swim from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage in 2013.
The Great Fire of London began in 1666, destroying over 13,000 homes and major structures.
A Category 5 hurricane hit the Florida Keys in 1935, resulting in over 400 deaths.
Brazil's National Museum suffered a devastating fire in 2018, destroying most of its artifacts.