Usage of "take Place"

[nerd]

is it for event that is made by human or any occassions such as raining or other natural disasters too...

for instance: tha rain took place yesterday. or the birthday party will take place at Bruce's house. which one is the correct one? or both are correct instead?

i hope my question is understandable...

thanks,

N

[Mister Micawber]

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Take place to me sounds natural only for planned events, though no doubt you will find instances of other uses.
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who teaches English for a living at Mister Micawber's
ESL cafe: Interview with Mister Micawber

[nerd]

so is it like the phrase "happening" or "held" (for an event)?

[Mister Micawber]

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I would say so, yes.
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Canadian-American native speaker
who teaches English for a living at Mister Micawber's
ESL cafe: Interview with Mister Micawber

[nerd]

ok... thanks a bunch....