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?
Discover 15 historical moments on June 2 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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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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Famous Birthdays on June 2(5)
Notable 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, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1983 to the present day.
Major Events on June 2
Among the most notable events on June 2: Air Canada Flight 797 fire (1983), Scott O'Grady shot down over Bosnia (1995), Cumbria shootings (2010). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on June 2
Notable figures born on June 2 include Campbell Graham, Jay Idzes, Kysaiah Pickett. View all birthdays →
Notable 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?
- June 2 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on June 2?
- One of the most notable events on June 2 is: Air Canada Flight 797 fire.
- Who was born on June 2?
- Famous figures born on June 2 include Campbell Graham, Jay Idzes, Kysaiah Pickett.
- How many historical events happened on June 2?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on June 2, spanning centuries of world history.
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