1971⚡ Event
Nguyễn Văn Thiệu re-elected President of South Vietnam
Nguyễn Văn Thiệu was re-elected unopposed as President of South Vietnam.
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What Happened on October 2?
Discover 15 historical moments on October 2 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on October 2(5)
1990⚡ Event
Guangzhou airport plane collision
A hijacked airliner collided with two other planes while attempting to land at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in China, killing 128 and injuring 71.
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2005⚡ Event
Typhoon Longwang makes landfall
Typhoon Longwang made landfall in China as the deadliest tropical cyclone in that year to impact the country.
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2006⚡ Event
Amish school shooting
A gunman killed five Amish girls before committing suicide in a one-room schoolhouse in Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania.
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2018⚡ Event
Jamal Khashoggi assassinated
The Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi was assassinated in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey.
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Famous Birthdays on October 2(5)
2002🎂 Birth
Jacob Sartorius
Jacob Sartorius, an American social media personality and singer, was born.
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Notable Deaths on October 2(5)
2022🕊️ Death
Sacheen Littlefeather
Sacheen Littlefeather was an American actress, model, and activist for Native American civil rights.
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October 2 in History
October 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 1971 to the present day.
Major Events on October 2
Among the most notable events on October 2: Nguyễn Văn Thiệu re-elected President of South Vietnam (1971), Guangzhou airport plane collision (1990), Typhoon Longwang makes landfall (2005). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on October 2
Notable figures born on October 2 include Tepai Moeroa, Tom Trbojevic, Quadeca. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on October 2
Remembered figures who died on October 2 include Jack Biondolillo, Sacheen Littlefeather, Francis Lee. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on October 2?
- October 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 October 2?
- One of the most notable events on October 2 is: Nguyễn Văn Thiệu re-elected President of South Vietnam.
- Who was born on October 2?
- Famous figures born on October 2 include Tepai Moeroa, Tom Trbojevic, Quadeca.
- How many historical events happened on October 2?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on October 2, spanning centuries of world history.
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