January 2nd
What Happened on the day you were born on This day in History
For Those With Birthdays 2nd January or looking for specific year these years are Included on this date 1919, 1923, 1929, 1941, 1942, 1960, 1969, 1971, 1974, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1993, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2006, 2008, Born This Day,
Find Out What Happened This Day in History Date and year What Events happened on your Birthday, The Day You Were Born
What Happened on the day you were born on This day in History
For Those With Birthdays 2nd January or looking for specific year these years are Included on this date 1919, 1923, 1929, 1941, 1942, 1960, 1969, 1971, 1974, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1993, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2006, 2008, Born This Day,
Scotland
1971 Scotland Ibrox Disaster
2nd January, 1971 : A fatal stampede took the lives of 66 fans after a soccer game at the Ibrox Park stadium in Glasgow, Scotland. It was concluded that this accident occurred as a result of too many people attempting to exit out on the same stairway in the same direction and the crush barriers collapsed as thousands of fans made their way out of the stadium. This was not the first time that disaster had taken place at this stadium. For instance, in the early 1900s a part of the stadium collapsed on the west end. Spectators fell 45 feet to the ground during this incident.
1971 Scotland Ibrox Disaster
2nd January, 1971 : A fatal stampede took the lives of 66 fans after a soccer game at the Ibrox Park stadium in Glasgow, Scotland. It was concluded that this accident occurred as a result of too many people attempting to exit out on the same stairway in the same direction and the crush barriers collapsed as thousands of fans made their way out of the stadium. This was not the first time that disaster had taken place at this stadium. For instance, in the early 1900s a part of the stadium collapsed on the west end. Spectators fell 45 feet to the ground during this incident.
U.S.
1919 U.S.A. New York Stock market
2nd January, 1919 : A separate ticker for bond trading was installed on this day. These bonds were traded via the New York Stock market.
1919 U.S.A. New York Stock market
2nd January, 1919 : A separate ticker for bond trading was installed on this day. These bonds were traded via the New York Stock market.
U.S.
1923 U.S.A. Albert Fall
2nd January, 1923 : As of this day Albert Fall has stepped down. This resignation was to take place as of March 4th of this very year. Later he was found guilty of accepting a bribe that was presented to him by Edward L. Doheny. Fall’s bribe accepted by Doheny was in relation to illegal dealings with the Elk Hills naval oil reserve located in California. Fall was sentenced to one year in prison and had received a $100,000 fine. Fall’s resignation had been the second to take place under the U.S. President Harding Administration. The other was Postmaster General who stepped down a year prior to this.
1923 U.S.A. Albert Fall
2nd January, 1923 : As of this day Albert Fall has stepped down. This resignation was to take place as of March 4th of this very year. Later he was found guilty of accepting a bribe that was presented to him by Edward L. Doheny. Fall’s bribe accepted by Doheny was in relation to illegal dealings with the Elk Hills naval oil reserve located in California. Fall was sentenced to one year in prison and had received a $100,000 fine. Fall’s resignation had been the second to take place under the U.S. President Harding Administration. The other was Postmaster General who stepped down a year prior to this.
U.S.
1923 U.S.A. Capitalism
2nd January, 1923 : Irving Fisher spoke out on this date. He had said that capitalism should be used “to clean the dirt of depression”. Otherwise, the country will be eaten up (devoured) by a form of socialism (a type of government with some similarities to communism).
1923 U.S.A. Capitalism
2nd January, 1923 : Irving Fisher spoke out on this date. He had said that capitalism should be used “to clean the dirt of depression”. Otherwise, the country will be eaten up (devoured) by a form of socialism (a type of government with some similarities to communism).
U.S.
1929 U.S.A. Canada Niagara Falls
2nd January, 1929 : Both the United States and Canada had signed an agreement to protect Niagara Falls. This particular signed document pertained to the proposal of construction north of the Falls. Issues such as cost and responsibility are indicated by this document.
1929 U.S.A. Canada Niagara Falls
2nd January, 1929 : Both the United States and Canada had signed an agreement to protect Niagara Falls. This particular signed document pertained to the proposal of construction north of the Falls. Issues such as cost and responsibility are indicated by this document.
U.S.
1941 World War II Andrew Sisters
2nd January, 1941 : The Andrew Sisters Recorded a song called “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy”. It was recorded on Decca Records, and it became a classic World War II hit.
1941 World War II Andrew Sisters
2nd January, 1941 : The Andrew Sisters Recorded a song called “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy”. It was recorded on Decca Records, and it became a classic World War II hit.
U.S.
1942 U.S.A. Duquesne Spy Ring
2nd January, 1942 : Having been broken up by the FBI headed J. Edgar Hoover together with the help from the US/ German double agent William G. Sebold Thirty Three of the members of the German Duquesne Spy Ring headed by Fritz Joubert Duquesne are sentenced to serve a total of over 300 years in prison
1942 U.S.A. Duquesne Spy Ring
2nd January, 1942 : Having been broken up by the FBI headed J. Edgar Hoover together with the help from the US/ German double agent William G. Sebold Thirty Three of the members of the German Duquesne Spy Ring headed by Fritz Joubert Duquesne are sentenced to serve a total of over 300 years in prison
U.S.
1942 U.S.A. Navy Blimp
2nd January, 1942 : A navy blimp (airship) base had opened in New Jersey during World War II. This was one of the only airship bases used during this time, and the United States was the only nation that had used them.
1942 U.S.A. Navy Blimp
2nd January, 1942 : A navy blimp (airship) base had opened in New Jersey during World War II. This was one of the only airship bases used during this time, and the United States was the only nation that had used them.
U.S.
1960 U.S.A. JFK
2nd January, 1960: John F. Kennedy was a 42 year old senator. He announced that he was going to run for the candidacy of U.S. President under the Democratic ticket.
1960 U.S.A. JFK
2nd January, 1960: John F. Kennedy was a 42 year old senator. He announced that he was going to run for the candidacy of U.S. President under the Democratic ticket.
UK
1969 United Kingdom News Of The World
2nd January, 1969 : Australian media magnate, Rupert Murdoch, wins control of the News of the World newspaper group.
1969 United Kingdom News Of The World
2nd January, 1969 : Australian media magnate, Rupert Murdoch, wins control of the News of the World newspaper group.
U.S.
1974 U.S.A. 55 MPH Speed Limit
2nd January, 1974 : New speed limit laws were set by Richard Nixon. The new speed limit on all national highways was set at 55 mph as of this time. Before 1974, individual states had set their own speed limits-which were from 40 to 80 mph.
1974 U.S.A. 55 MPH Speed Limit
2nd January, 1974 : New speed limit laws were set by Richard Nixon. The new speed limit on all national highways was set at 55 mph as of this time. Before 1974, individual states had set their own speed limits-which were from 40 to 80 mph.
UK
1979 UK Sex Pistols
2nd January, 1979 : Sid Vicious, a former member of the Sex Pistols was put on trial for murdering his girlfriend. This murder incident had taken place in 1978.
It was not yet decided at this point as to whether or not Vicious had actually committed the murder. Only about a month later he had taken a dose of heroine that killed him. He was only 21 years old when he took his own life.
1979 UK Sex Pistols
2nd January, 1979 : Sid Vicious, a former member of the Sex Pistols was put on trial for murdering his girlfriend. This murder incident had taken place in 1978.
It was not yet decided at this point as to whether or not Vicious had actually committed the murder. Only about a month later he had taken a dose of heroine that killed him. He was only 21 years old when he took his own life.
U.S.
1980 U.S.A. Salt II
2nd January, 1980 : President Jimmy Carter proposed the postponement of the Salt II nuclear weapon treaty. This was a move of retaliation against the Soviet government who was intervening in Afghanistan at the time. After this, U.S.-Soviet relations were quite strained.
Another action was made at this time as well. Carter had ordered Thomas J. Watson, Ambassador to the Soviet Union, home. Later Carter had stated that recalling Thomas J. Watson was an attempt to make the statement that the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan was unacceptable.
1980 U.S.A. Salt II
2nd January, 1980 : President Jimmy Carter proposed the postponement of the Salt II nuclear weapon treaty. This was a move of retaliation against the Soviet government who was intervening in Afghanistan at the time. After this, U.S.-Soviet relations were quite strained.
Another action was made at this time as well. Carter had ordered Thomas J. Watson, Ambassador to the Soviet Union, home. Later Carter had stated that recalling Thomas J. Watson was an attempt to make the statement that the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan was unacceptable.
UK
1981 England Peter Sutcliffe
2nd January, 1981 : The five-year hunt for Peter Sutcliffe ended as he was seen spotted in a stolen car with a prostitute. Surgeon Robert Ring was the one who had arrested him. Later on, Robert Ring had also recovered two of Sutcliffe’s weapons-a hammer and a knife. They were hidden behind shrubbery shortly before Sutcliffe was found and arrested.
1981 England Peter Sutcliffe
2nd January, 1981 : The five-year hunt for Peter Sutcliffe ended as he was seen spotted in a stolen car with a prostitute. Surgeon Robert Ring was the one who had arrested him. Later on, Robert Ring had also recovered two of Sutcliffe’s weapons-a hammer and a knife. They were hidden behind shrubbery shortly before Sutcliffe was found and arrested.
UK
1993 England Bosnia
2nd January, 1993: Leaders of the Bosnian Serbs, Muslims and Croats in Bosnia are meeting to discuss a peace plan aimed at ending nine months of fighting in the country. This meeting did not achieve a long term resolution and the fighting continued .
1993 England Bosnia
2nd January, 1993: Leaders of the Bosnian Serbs, Muslims and Croats in Bosnia are meeting to discuss a peace plan aimed at ending nine months of fighting in the country. This meeting did not achieve a long term resolution and the fighting continued .
U.S.
1996 U.S.A. AT&T
2nd January, 1996 : AT&T, a major telecommunications giant has proposed plans to restructure its entire operation. One part of the plan was to divide the company up into three separate companies. As a result, 40,000 employees were to lose their jobs. Further study needs to be done to see what the results of executing this proposal are.
1996 U.S.A. AT&T
2nd January, 1996 : AT&T, a major telecommunications giant has proposed plans to restructure its entire operation. One part of the plan was to divide the company up into three separate companies. As a result, 40,000 employees were to lose their jobs. Further study needs to be done to see what the results of executing this proposal are.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
1996 Bosnia Bosnia
2nd January, 1996 : Following the signing of the Dayton peace plan last month US peacekeepers pour into Bosnia to try to keep the peace between Bosnian Serbs and Muslims,
1996 Bosnia Bosnia
2nd January, 1996 : Following the signing of the Dayton peace plan last month US peacekeepers pour into Bosnia to try to keep the peace between Bosnian Serbs and Muslims,
U.S.
2000 U.S.A. Plymouth Neon
2nd January, 2000 : The first Plymouth Neon was made. This is a compact economy car that has a sporty look to it. It was created by the Chrysler Corporation, and was a vehicle that was favored quite a bit by young drivers.
2000 U.S.A. Plymouth Neon
2nd January, 2000 : The first Plymouth Neon was made. This is a compact economy car that has a sporty look to it. It was created by the Chrysler Corporation, and was a vehicle that was favored quite a bit by young drivers.
Canada
2004 Canada Avalanche
2nd January, 2004 : An avalanche has crashed into a gymnasium in the remote Inuit settlement of Kangiqsualujjuaq, in northern Quebec killing nine people and injuring a further 25.
2004 Canada Avalanche
2nd January, 2004 : An avalanche has crashed into a gymnasium in the remote Inuit settlement of Kangiqsualujjuaq, in northern Quebec killing nine people and injuring a further 25.
U.S.
2006 U.S.A. Sago Mine Disaster
2nd January, 2004 : An explosion in the Sago Mine ( thought to have been caused by a pocket of methane gas ) , West Virginia traps 13 miners underground, despite rescue efforts only one miner was saved and the other 12 died before they could be rescued.
2006 U.S.A. Sago Mine Disaster
2nd January, 2004 : An explosion in the Sago Mine ( thought to have been caused by a pocket of methane gas ) , West Virginia traps 13 miners underground, despite rescue efforts only one miner was saved and the other 12 died before they could be rescued.
U.S.
2008 U.S.A. The Race For President
2nd January, 2008 : After 12 months of campaigning the real race is about to begin as voters in Iowa have been bombarded with TV adds and speeches on a daily basis in the Iowa's caucuses.
All the contenders are now concentrating on getting their voters to the polls as with such a small number of voters a well organized party machine that can get just a few thousand voters to vote on the day could swing the result.
The three front runners for the Democrats Hillary Rodham Clinton, Barack Obama and John Edwards are locked in a close three-way fight with just a few percentage points seperating them according to the latest polls.
The two front runners for the Republicans are Mike Huckabee and Mitt Romney .
2008 U.S.A. The Race For President
2nd January, 2008 : After 12 months of campaigning the real race is about to begin as voters in Iowa have been bombarded with TV adds and speeches on a daily basis in the Iowa's caucuses.
All the contenders are now concentrating on getting their voters to the polls as with such a small number of voters a well organized party machine that can get just a few thousand voters to vote on the day could swing the result.
The three front runners for the Democrats Hillary Rodham Clinton, Barack Obama and John Edwards are locked in a close three-way fight with just a few percentage points seperating them according to the latest polls.
The two front runners for the Republicans are Mike Huckabee and Mitt Romney .
Pakistan
2008 Pakistan Violence Continues
2nd January, 2008 : The violence continues in Pakistan following the murder of Ms. Bhutto and elections have been delayed for 6 weeks.
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2008 Pakistan Violence Continues
2nd January, 2008 : The violence continues in Pakistan following the murder of Ms. Bhutto and elections have been delayed for 6 weeks.
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