1984⚡ Event
Velma Barfield Executed
The serial killer Velma Barfield became the first woman to be executed in the United States since 1962.
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What Happened on November 2?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for November 2 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on November 2(5)
1994⚡ Event
Lightning strike causes flood in Egypt
A lightning strike ruptured three oil tanks near Dronka, Egypt, causing a flood that killed 469 people.
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1997⚡ Event
Tropical Storm Linda makes landfall in Vietnam
Tropical Storm Linda made landfall in the Mekong Delta in Vietnam, causing more than 3,000 deaths.
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2000⚡ Event
Expedition 1 arrives at International Space Station
As members of Expedition 1, American astronaut William Shepherd and Russian cosmonauts Sergei Krikalev and Yuri Gidzenko became the first resident crew to arrive at the International Space Station.
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2008⚡ Event
Lewis Hamilton wins Formula One championship
Lewis Hamilton overtook Timo Glock in the final corners of the Brazilian Grand Prix to win the Formula One championship by one point.
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Birthdays on November 2(5)
1997🎂 Birth
Filip Hronek
Filip Hronek is a Czech professional ice hockey player.
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1997🎂 Birth
Davis Keillor-Dunn
Davis Keillor-Dunn is an English professional footballer.
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2001🎂 Birth
Moisés Caicedo
Moisés Caicedo is an Ecuadorian professional footballer.
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Deaths on November 2(5)
2022🕊️ Death
Atilio Stampone
Argentine pianist and composer Atilio Stampone died. He was born in 1926.
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2024🕊️ Death
Janey Godley
Janey Godley was a Scottish actor, writer, and comedian.
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2024🕊️ Death
Paul Stephenson
Paul Stephenson was a British civil rights activist.
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November 2 in History
November 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 November 2
Examples currently recorded for November 2 include Velma Barfield Executed (1984), Lightning strike causes flood in Egypt (1994), Tropical Storm Linda makes landfall in Vietnam (1997). View all events →
Birthdays on November 2
People recorded as born on November 2 include Filip Hronek, Davis Keillor-Dunn, Jordan Love. View all birthdays →
Deaths on November 2
Remembered figures who died on November 2 include Atilio Stampone, Humaira Himu, Janey Godley. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on November 2?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for November 2: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for November 2?
- One event currently recorded for November 2 is: Velma Barfield Executed.
- Who was born on November 2?
- People recorded as born on November 2 include Filip Hronek, Davis Keillor-Dunn, Jordan Love.
- How many historical events are recorded for November 2?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for November 2.
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