Global Days & Remarks on 2 January.
2 Jan : World Introvert Day.
2 Jan : Perihelion Day.
Important Events on 2 January.
1757 A.D. = British troops captured the Indian city of Calcutta (Kolkata).
1936 A.D. = Establishment of Madhya Pradesh High Court.
1951 A.D. = Russia launched Luna-1 spacecraft towards the moon.
1954 A.D. = The Padma Vibhushan award was instituted.
1972 A.D. = The mapping of Mars’ surface began.
Important Birthdays on 2 January.
1937 A.D. = Chandrashekhara Kambara (a prominent Indian Poet, Playwright, Folklorist, Film Director in the Kannada language).
1940 A.D. = S. R. Srinivasa Varadhan (Indian American Mathematician).
1959 A.D. = Kirti Azad (Indian Politician and former Cricketer).
Important Death Anniversary on 2 January.
1953 A.D. = Guccio Gucci (Italian Businessman and Fashion Designer).
2015 A.D. = Vasant Gowarikar (Indian Scientist).
