1839⚡ Event
Louis Daguerre is thought to photograph the Moon
French photography pioneer Louis Daguerre is believed to have taken one of the first photographs of the Moon, an early milestone in photographic history.
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What Happened on January 2?
Discover 17 historical moments on January 2 — 7 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on January 2(7)
1920⚡ Event
Palmer Raids lead to mass arrests across the United States
Federal authorities carry out one of the largest Palmer Raids, arresting thousands of suspected radicals in cities across the United States.
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1991⚡ Event
Sharon Pratt Dixon sworn in as Mayor of Washington, D.C.
Sharon Pratt Dixon was sworn in as the mayor of Washington, D.C., becoming the first African-American woman to hold the position.
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2004⚡ Event
Stardust spacecraft collects material from comet Wild 2
NASA's Stardust mission gathers dust grains from comet Wild 2, later providing scientists with valuable evidence about the early solar system.
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2009⚡ Event
Sri Lankan Army captures Kilinochchi
The Sri Lankan army captured the town of Kilinochchi from the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, concluding the Battle of Kilinochchi. This marked a significant event in the Sri Lankan civil war.
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2016⚡ Event
Execution of Nimr al-Nimr
Nimr al-Nimr, a prominent Shia cleric in Saudi Arabia, was executed by the Saudi government along with 46 other people. This event occurred on January 2, 2016.
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2024⚡ Event
Japan Airlines Flight 516 collision
While landing at Haneda Airport, Japan Airlines Flight 516 collided with a De Havilland Canada Dash 8. Five people were killed in the incident.
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Famous Birthdays on January 2(5)
2006🎂 Birth
Claudio Echeverri
Claudio Echeverri, an Argentine footballer, was born on January 2, 2006.
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Notable Deaths on January 2(5)
January 2 in History
January 2 is home to 17 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 7 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1839 to the present day.
Major Events on January 2
Among the most notable events on January 2: Louis Daguerre is thought to photograph the Moon (1839), Palmer Raids lead to mass arrests across the United States (1920), Sharon Pratt Dixon sworn in as Mayor of Washington, D.C. (1991). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on January 2
Notable figures born on January 2 include Cole Caufield, Luiz Henrique, CJ Egan-Riley. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on January 2
Remembered figures who died on January 2 include Daryl Dragon, Julia Grant, Bob Einstein. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on January 2?
- January 2 is home to 17 recorded historical entries, including 7 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on January 2?
- One of the most notable events on January 2 is: Louis Daguerre is thought to photograph the Moon.
- Who was born on January 2?
- Famous figures born on January 2 include Cole Caufield, Luiz Henrique, CJ Egan-Riley.
- How many historical events happened on January 2?
- Our collection records 7 historical events on January 2, spanning centuries of world history.
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