January 2 is the second day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 363 days remain until the end of the year (364 in leap years).

1872 - Brigham Young, the 71-year-old leader of the Mormon Church, was arrested on a charge of bigamy. He had 25 wives. 1879 - Thomas Edison began construction on his first generator. …

Jan 2, 2025 · Historical events for the 2nd of January. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on January 2.

On January 2, 1971, 66 football (soccer) fans are killed in a stampede at a stadium in Glasgow, Scotland, as they attempt to leave a game after a late goal by the home team.

On this day in 1492, Granada, home of the Alhambra palace and the seat and final stronghold of the Moorish kingdom in Spain, was surrendered to the Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand II and …

Jan 2, 2025 · What happened on this day in history, January 2. See what historical events occurred, which famous people were born and who died on January 2.

Did you know that January 2 is known as Pet Safety Travel Day? Here you'll learn facts about Jan 2, including historical events that happened on this day.

What happened on your birthday? A coal mine explosion in Sago, West Virginia, kills 12 miners and critically injures another. This accident and another within weeks lead to the first changes …

Jan 2, 2025 · Rudolph Giuliani is inaugurated as New York City's mayor. Here are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. We're making history every day. Let Infoplease tell you …

On January 2nd, Louis Daguerre takes the first photo of the moon, TIME names Adolf Hitler 'Man of the Year,' and more important events from this day.