Jan 01, 2022 · Today in History for January 2nd. December 31, 2021, 5:09 PM. Highlights of Today in History: WV mine blast; JFK declares he's running for President; Japan captures Manila, Philippines during WWII; Lindbergh baby trial; Annie closes on Broadway. (Jan.

January 2 in History 2 January in History – 144 years ago Europe 1878: Great Eastern Crisis The 1870s saw increasing dissent in the Balkans against Ottoman rule. Meanwhile, Russia had...

Historical events for January 2. See what famous, interesting and special events & facts happened throughout history on January 2 related to Vietnam War, American Revolutionary War, Ronald Reagan, World War II, Sri Lankan Civil War, and many more.

Jan 02, 2021 · An agreement was signed on January 2, 1929 between the two countries authorizing the allocation of US $ 2 million, or about US $ 27 million today, for construction work on the Niagara River. The plan is to direct strong currents and carry out excavations in certain areas to make the Falls more attractive, while slowing down the effects of erosion.

January 2 Historical Events. 1492 –. Reconquista: the emirate of Granada, the last Moorish stronghold in Spain, surrenders. 1788 –. Georgia becomes the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution. 1833 –. Re-establishment of British rule on the Falkland Islands. 1900 –.

January . 2 . American Civil War . Events on January 2 in history . Event. 1863 Jan, 2. American Civil War: The Battle of Stones River (a.k.a. Battle of Murfreesboro) resumes in central Tennessee after a day's respite, resulting in a significant Union victory.

January 1st to 31st Major and Important news items from each day click link to find more news for that day. 1959 Alaska became the 49th state of the United States of America. 1981 Truck driver Peter Sutcliffe admitted to being the "Yorkshire Ripper," 2007 Nancy Pelosi is elected as the first female Speaker of the United States Congress.

Of those indicted, 19 pleaded guilty. The remaining 14 were brought to jury trial in Federal District Court, Brooklyn, New York, on September 3, 1941; all were found guilty on December 13, 1941. On January 2, 1942, the group members were sentenced to serve a …

Jan 02, 2020 · Famous Faces. Whitney. Notable May 1 Deaths | Soap opera legend Helen Wagner, 'Star Trek' TV series actress Grace Lee Whitney, Kriss Kross rapper Chris Kelly, Las Vegas impressionist Danny Gans, professional wrestling manager Miss Elizabeth, and bandleader Spike Jones all died on this day in history. L.

January 1 or 1 January is the first day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 364 days remaining until the end of the year (365 in leap years). This day is also known as New Year's Day since the day marks the beginning of the year. Events Pre-1600. 153 BC – For the first time, Roman consuls begin ...

Jan 02, 2015 · THUNDER BAY – HISTORY – January 2 in history has a long list of events that are remembered. During World War Two, German bombers severely damaged the Llandaff Cathedral in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. Today there are several local Thunder Bay lawyers who studied in Cardiff and now practice law in the city.

January 2. Events: 1788 Georgia becomes a US state. 1870 The construction of the Brooklyn Bridge begins. 1882 John D. Rockefeller puts all of his oil holdings into the Standard Oil trust. 1929 Canada and the United States agree on a plan to preserve Niagara Falls. 1974 The maximum US speed limit is reduced to 55 MPH in order to conserve ...

Jan 02, 1997 · Event: Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Columbus, Ohio on WBZX 99.7 FM. Howard Stern History: February 23, 1998 - Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Charleston South Carolina on WAVF 96.1 FM. January 30, 1998 - Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Indianapolis, Indiana on WNAP 93.1 FM. December 1, 1997 - Howard Stern …

Jan 02, 2020 · January 2, 2020 Popular Holidays & Observances Worldwide. Public Holiday - New Zealand. Bank Holiday - Canada. Berchtold Day ( Berchtoldstag) - Switzerland. Guru Govind Singh Jayanti ( गुरु गोबिंद सिंह जयंती) - India. New Year Day Holiday - Cuba, Moldova, Romania & Serbia. Scotland: New Year's Holiday ...