1983⚡ Event
Air Canada Flight 797 fire
After an emergency landing due to an in-flight fire, 23 passengers aboard Air Canada Flight 797 were killed when a flashover occurred as the aircraft's doors opened.
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What Happened on June 2?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for June 2 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on June 2(5)
1995⚡ Event
Scott O'Grady shot down over Bosnia
U.S. Air Force captain Scott O'Grady was shot down while patrolling the NATO no-fly zone over Bosnia during the Bosnian War. He ejected safely and was rescued six days later.
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2010⚡ Event
Cumbria shootings
A gunman carried out a shooting spree in Cumbria, England, killing 12 people and injuring 11 others before committing suicide.
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2014⚡ Event
Formation of Telangana
The Indian state of Telangana was officially formed, with K. Chandrashekar Rao becoming its first chief minister.
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2023⚡ Event
Odisha train collision
A collision between two passenger trains and a parked freight train near Balasore, Odisha, India, resulted in 296 deaths and over 1,200 injuries.
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Birthdays on June 2(5)
Deaths on June 2(5)
2017🕊️ Death
Peter Sallis
Peter Sallis, the English actor best known for his role as Norman Clegg in the long-running BBC sitcom Last of the Summer Wine, has died at the age of 96.
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June 2 in History
June 2 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on June 2
Examples currently recorded for June 2 include Air Canada Flight 797 fire (1983), Scott O'Grady shot down over Bosnia (1995), Cumbria shootings (2010). View all events →
Birthdays on June 2
People recorded as born on June 2 include Campbell Graham, Jay Idzes, Kysaiah Pickett. View all birthdays →
Deaths on June 2
Remembered figures who died on June 2 include Peter Sallis, Larry Allen, Rob Burrow. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on June 2?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for June 2: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for June 2?
- One event currently recorded for June 2 is: Air Canada Flight 797 fire.
- Who was born on June 2?
- People recorded as born on June 2 include Campbell Graham, Jay Idzes, Kysaiah Pickett.
- How many historical events are recorded for June 2?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for June 2.
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