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?
Discover 15 historical moments on November 2 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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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.
disaster
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.
disaster
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.
sports
Famous Birthdays on November 2(5)
Notable Deaths on November 2(5)
2022🕊️ Death
Atilio Stampone
Argentine pianist and composer Atilio Stampone died. He was born in 1926.
music
2024🕊️ Death
Janey Godley
Janey Godley was a Scottish actor, writer, and comedian.
entertainmentartsliterature
November 2 in History
November 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 1984 to the present day.
Major Events on November 2
Among the most notable events on November 2: Velma Barfield Executed (1984), Lightning strike causes flood in Egypt (1994), Tropical Storm Linda makes landfall in Vietnam (1997). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on November 2
Notable figures born on November 2 include Filip Hronek, Davis Keillor-Dunn, Jordan Love. View all birthdays →
Notable 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?
- November 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 November 2?
- One of the most notable events on November 2 is: Velma Barfield Executed.
- Who was born on November 2?
- Famous figures born on November 2 include Filip Hronek, Davis Keillor-Dunn, Jordan Love.
- How many historical events happened on November 2?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on November 2, spanning centuries of world history.
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