This article aims to cover the major historical events that occurred today in history (March 2): an elementary particle was discovered, Rhodesia declared itself an independent republic, Daniel Craig was born, Dusty Springfield died, King Kong was released, and many more.
This Day in History (March 2): Sarojini Naidu’s Death Anniversary
Today in History, March 2: Two months of 2023 have already passed and we have reached March 2. It may seem like just another day in another year. However, most of you would be surprised to know the importance of this day, March 2nd.
Former Prime Minister of India Jawahar Lal Nehru formally inaugurated the Sindri Ammonium Sulphate Factory, the first government-owned enterprise. The first German military units entered Bulgaria after joining the Axis Pact. Three renowned Indian personalities were born and two died.
Continue reading the article to learn about other events that took place that day (March 2) in sports, politics and art, along with famous birthdays and deaths in world history.
Historical events on this day
- In 1498, Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama and his fleet reached the island of Mozambique on his first voyage to India.
- In 1796, Napoleon Bonaparte was appointed commander-in-chief of the French army in Italy.
- In 1865, Confederate forces under General Jubal A. Early suffered a massive defeat that destroyed Southern resistance in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, during the American Civil War, leading to the collapse of the Confederacy the following month.
- In 1952, Indian Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru formally inaugurated the Sindri factory for the production of ammonium sulphate.
- In 1955, the counterpart of the elementary particle bottom quark, the top quark, emerged.
- In 1956, Morocco became independent from France.
- In 1970, Rhodesian Prime Minister Ian Smith attempted to prevent the institution of black majority government by severing ties with the United Kingdom.
- In 1983, the compact disc (CD) was released in North America and Europe, revolutionizing the music and video industry.
- In 1995, the Yahoo search engine was incorporated.
- In 2009, João Bernardo Vieira, president of Guinea-Bissau, was assassinated by government soldiers, sparking years of turmoil between Vieira and the military.
Sports events today
- In 1898, Australian batsman Joe Darling made 160 runs in 171 minutes, leading Australia to a 6-wicket victory in the 5th Test over England in Sydney.
- In 1929, George Hainsworth became the first NHL goaltender to record 20 shutouts in a season when the Montreal Canadiens beat the Boston Bruins.
- In 1962, Wilt Chamberlain, an American professional basketball player who played the center position for Philadelphia, became the first NBA player to score 100 points in a single game, in the Warriors’ 169-147 victory over the NY Knicks in Hershey.
Art and culture events today
- In 1965, The Sound of Music was released, which was a film adaptation of the musical work by Rodgers and Hammerstein.
- In 1933, the landmark monster movie, King Kong, was released. It became the first major feature film to feature an animated character.
- In 2014, Matthew McConaughey won the Oscar for Best Actor for Dallas Buyers Club at the 86th Academy Awards.
Notable deaths on this day
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Yes.No |
Year of death |
Personality |
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1 |
1855 |
Nicholas 1, Tsar of Russia (1825-55) |
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2 |
1930 |
DH Lawrence, famous writer and poet known for his novels: ‘Sons and Lovers’, ‘The Rainbow’ and ‘Women in Love’) |
|
3 |
1938 |
Chandra Kumar Agarwala, a talented writer, poet and journalist from Assam. He was titled ‘Pratimar Khonikor’ in Assamese literature. |
|
4 |
1949 |
Sarojini Naidu, popularly called the “Nightingale of India”. She was a political activist known for her struggle during the Indian independence movement. |
|
5 |
1987 |
Randolph Scott, one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. He became one of the top box office stars of the 1950s and, in Budd Boetticher’s westerns. |
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6 |
1999 |
Dusty Springfield, initially known as Mary Isabel Catherine Bernadette O’Brien, was a British vocalist who emerged as an icon during the beat boom of the 1960s. |
Famous birthdays on this day
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Yes.No |
Year of birth |
Personality |
|
1 |
1904 |
Dr. Seuss, American writer and illustrator known for his popular children’s books. |
|
2 |
1931 |
Mikhail Gorbachev, Soviet politician and general secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union during the final years of the Cold War. |
|
3 |
1933 |
Anandji Virji Shah, Indian music director who won the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director, for Kora Kagaz. Additionally, in 1992 he was awarded the Padma Shri, India’s fourth highest civilian honour. |
|
4 |
1963 |
Vidyasagar, Indian composer and singer who works in the Malayalam, Telugu and Tamil film industries. He has received the National Award and five Filmfare Awards. |
|
5 |
1968 |
Daniel Craig, one of the most recognized faces of British theater who worked as James Bond in Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace and Skyfall. |
|
6 |
1977 |
Chris Martin, English singer and leader of the acclaimed rock band Coldplay, known for the songs “Yellow” and “Paradise” |
|
7 |
1979 |
Gayatri Asokan, playback singer working in Malayalam cinema. |
|
8 |
1990 |
Luke Combs, one of country music’s emerging artists. Known for his soulful music, Combs has won four Academy of Country Music Awards and two iHeartRadio Music Awards. |
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