May 2nd, 1808
Outbreak of the Peninsular War: The people of Madrid rise up in rebellion against French occupation. Francisco de Goya later memorializes this event in his painting The Second of May 1808. event on May 02, 1808. Read about how to open files in Open File Database.
Events around May 02, 1808
| May 3rd, 1808 | Event | Peninsular War: The Madrid rebels who rose up on May 2 are fired upon near Principe Pio hill. |
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