What day is January 2? Historical events that took place on January 2
On this day in history January 2nd. The most notable events that took place on January 2nd range from historical, political to cultural and social events.
Domestic events taking place on January 2
January 2, 1946:In his letter to compatriots on the occasion of the New Year, Uncle Ho advised: "I am sure that in the new year, our compatriots will have new confidence, new determination, new strength, new solidarity, to together take on new work and strive for new successes."

January 2, 1963:The victory of Ap Bac signaled the inevitable bankruptcy of the “special war” strategy of the US imperialists.

January 2, 1991:The Chairman of the State Council promulgated the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Military Service and the Law on Officers of the Vietnam People's Army, which were passed by the National Assembly on December 21, 1990.

International events taking place on January 2
January 2, 1833:Heinrich Lenz discovered the rule for determining the direction of induced electromotive force.

January 2, 1959:Luna 1, the USSR's first spacecraft, approached the Moon and entered solar orbit.

January 2, 1971:66 fans died in a crush after a football match between Rangers and Celtic in Glasgow, Scotland.

January 2, 2008:Oil prices hit a record high, reaching $100 a barrel for the first time in history.

January 2, 2024:Haneda Airport Runway Collision in 2024
