June 2 in history
Events on June 2
Notable events that happened on June 2 in past years.
- 2023
A collision between two passenger trains and a parked freight train near the city of Balasor, Odisha in eastern India, results in 296 deaths and more than 1,200 people injured.
Wikipedia article: 2023 Odisha train collision - 2012
Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is sentenced to life imprisonment for his role in the killing of demonstrators during the 2011 Egyptian revolution.
Wikipedia article: President of Egypt - 1998
Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-91, the final mission of the Shuttle-Mir program.
Wikipedia article: Space Shuttle Discovery - 1983
After an emergency landing because of an in-flight fire, twenty-three passengers aboard Air Canada Flight 797 are killed when a flashover occurs as the plane's doors open. Because of this incident, numerous new safety regulations are put in place.
Wikipedia article: Air Canada Flight 797 - 1967
Protests in West Berlin against the arrival of the Shah of Iran are brutally suppressed, during which Benno Ohnesorg is killed by a police officer. His death results in the founding of the terrorist group 2 June Movement.
Wikipedia article: West Berlin - 1962
During the FIFA World Cup, police intervene multiple times in fights between Chilean and Italian players in one of the most violent games in football history.
Wikipedia article: 1962 FIFA World Cup - 1953
The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey becomes the first British coronation, and one of the first major international events, to be televised.
Wikipedia article: Coronation of Elizabeth II - 1924
U.S. President Calvin Coolidge signs the Indian Citizenship Act into law, granting citizenship to all Native Americans born within the territorial limits of the United States.
Wikipedia article: Calvin Coolidge - 1909
Alfred Deakin becomes Prime Minister of Australia for the third time.
Wikipedia article: Alfred Deakin - 1866
The Fenians defeat Canadian forces at Ridgeway and Fort Erie, but the raids end soon after.
Wikipedia article: Fenian Brotherhood - 1793
French Revolution: François Hanriot, leader of the Parisian National Guard, arrests 22 Girondists selected by Jean-Paul Marat, setting the stage for the Reign of Terror.
Wikipedia article: French Revolution - 1763
Pontiac's Rebellion: At what is now Mackinaw City, Michigan, Chippewas capture Fort Michilimackinac by diverting the garrison's attention with a game of lacrosse, then chasing a ball into the fort.
Wikipedia article: Pontiac's War - 1615
The first Récollet missionaries arrive at Quebec City, from Rouen, France.
Wikipedia article: Recollects - 1098
First Crusade: The first Siege of Antioch ends as Crusader forces take the city; the second siege began five days later.
- 260
Sima Zhao's regicide of Cao Mao: The figurehead Wei emperor Cao Mao personally leads an attempt to oust his regent, Sima Zhao; the attempted coup is crushed and the emperor killed.
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