What Happened on June 2?
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EVENTS ON JUNE 2
Explore the most important historical events that happened on June 2, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Fenian Brotherhood
Year:
1866
The Fenians defeat Canadian forces at Ridgeway and Fort Erie, but the raids end soon after.
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Prague Slavic Congress, 1848
Year:
1848
The Slavic Congress opens in Prague.
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Napoleonic Wars
Year:
1805
Napoleonic Wars: A Franco-Spanish fleet recaptures from the British the island of Diamond Rock, which guards the entrance to the bay leading to Fort-de-France, Martinique.
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Guglielmo Marconi
Year:
1896
Guglielmo Marconi applies for a patent for his wireless telegraph.
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Alfred Deakin
Year:
1909
Alfred Deakin becomes Prime Minister of Australia for the third time.
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Calvin Coolidge
Year:
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.
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Charles Rolls
Year:
1910
Charles Rolls, a co-founder of Rolls-Royce Limited, becomes the first man to make a non-stop double crossing of the English Channel by plane.
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French Revolution
Year:
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.
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BIRTHS ON JUNE 2
Discover famous people and historical figures born on June 2, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Dimitri Kitsikis
Year of birth:
1935
Dimitri Kitsikis, Greek poet and educator (died 2021)
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Pete Robinson (drag racer)
Year of birth:
1933
Lew "Sneaky Pete" Robinson, drag racer (died 1971)
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Pete Conrad
Year of birth:
1930
Pete Conrad, American captain, pilot, and astronaut (died 1999)
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Ken McGregor
Year of birth:
1929
Ken McGregor, Australian tennis player (died 2007)
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Carol Shields
Year of birth:
1935
Carol Shields, American-Canadian novelist and short story writer (died 2003)
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Volodymyr Holubnychy
Year of birth:
1936
Volodymyr Holubnychy, Ukrainian race walker (died 2021)
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George William Penrose, Lord Penrose
Year of birth:
1938
George William Penrose, Lord Penrose, Scottish lawyer and judge
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Rosalyn Higgins, Lady Higgins
Year of birth:
1937
Rosalyn Higgins, English lawyer and judge
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DEATHS ON JUNE 2
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on June 2, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
George S. Kaufman
Year of death:
1961
George S. Kaufman, American director, producer, and playwright (born 1889)
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Lyda Borelli
Year of death:
1959
Lyda Borelli, Italian actress (born 1884)
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Vita Sackville-West
Year of death:
1962
Vita Sackville-West, English author and poet (born 1892)
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André Mathieu
Year of death:
1968
André Mathieu, Canadian pianist and composer (born 1929)
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Leo Gorcey
Year of death:
1969
Leo Gorcey, American actor (born 1917)
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Jean Hersholt
Year of death:
1956
Jean Hersholt, Danish-American actor and director (born 1886)
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Naum Torbov
Year of death:
1952
Naum Torbov, Bulgarian architect, designed the Central Sofia Market Hall (born 1880)
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Waldemar Hoven
Year of death:
1948
Waldemar Hoven, German physician (born 1903)
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HOLIDAYS ON JUNE 2
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on June 2 around the world.
Public holidays in Azerbaijan
Civil Aviation Day (Azerbaijan)
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June 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: June 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Hristo Botev
Day of Hristo Botev (Bulgaria)
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Festa della Repubblica
Festa della Repubblica (Italy)
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International Whores' Day
International Sex Workers Day
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Gawai Dayak
Gawai Dayak, harvest festival in the state of Sarawak (Malaysia)
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Children's Day
Children's Day (North Korea)
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Saint Pothinus
Christian feast day: Pothinus
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