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Showing posts with label History of 2 January. Show all posts
Showing posts with label History of 2 January. Show all posts

History of Today - 2 January Important Events & Date


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).