This Day In History: September 2

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A fire that started in a bakery engulfed and destroyed much of London, including St. Paul's Cathedral, on September 2. Many historical events occurred on September 2 and are recapped by Russ Mitchell in this video clip from This Day In History. Also, Theodore Roosevelt said his famous line that the US should speak softly and carry a big stick at a Minnesota State Fair. A US French expedition claimed they found the wreck of the Titanic, and the first ATM was used by the public on this day as well.