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International Beer Day
#BeverageAppreciating and enjoying the wide diversity of beer from around the world.
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National CAD Day
#TechnologyRecognizing the impact of Computer-Aided Design on various industries.
![Delicious ice cream and chocolate chunk sandwich](https://images.calendafest.com/posts/08/national-ice-cream-sandwich-day.webp)
National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
#Food#DessertIndulging in this cold treat and appreciating the various flavors and styles that exist.
Interesting Facts of August 2nd
- The signing of the United States Declaration of Independence took place on August 2, 1776, a formal process that continued after the document was officially adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776.
- August 2, 1990, marks the beginning of the Gulf War as Iraq, led by Saddam Hussein, invaded Kuwait, leading to a seven-month occupation of Kuwait which eventually led to military intervention by a United States-led coalition.
- German President Paul von Hindenburg died on August 2, 1934, after which Adolf Hitler proclaimed himself the Führer, combining the positions of Chancellor and President, which marked a significant step in the establishment of his totalitarian regime.
- August 2, 1939, is when Albert Einstein and Leo Szilard wrote a letter to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, urging the U.S. to begin nuclear research, a pivotal step towards the development of the atomic bomb.
- Apple Inc. became the first American public listed company to reach $1 trillion in market value on August 2, 2018, highlighting the tech industry's significant growth and impact on the global economy.
- The first United States census was conducted on August 1st, 1790, as mandated by the Constitution.