April 2 is remembered as a day when several important events took place across the world. It was on this day in 2005 that one of the most beloved pontiffs, Pope John Paul II passed away at the age of 84. His death marked the end of a 26-year papacy, the second-longest in history, during which he played a pivotal role in shaping the Catholic Church and global affairs.
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In 1792, the dollar was officially introduced as the economic currency of the United States with the passing of the Coinage Act of 1792 on this day. It was on this day in 1982 that Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands.
One of the most loved pontiffs of the Catholic Church, Pope John Paul II passed away on April 2, 2005. He was so popular among the people that six days later on his funeral two million people flocked the Vatican City to pay their respects making it one of the biggest in the Church’s history.
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