What happened on 2 January in history?

Kokila Chokkanathan
1. Major Historical Events

1492 – Fall of Granada:

The Muslim Emirate of Granada in spain surrendered to Ferdinand and Isabella, marking the end of the Reconquista. This effectively ended Muslim rule in Spain.

1757 – Battle of Plassey Prelude:

British forces under Robert Clive began preparations that would lead to the Battle of Plassey, a turning point in british control over India.

1777 – American Revolutionary War:

During the Battle of Princeton, American forces under General George Washington defeated british troops, boosting morale in the American Revolutionary War.

1839 – First Opium War:

The british steamer “The Nemesis” destroyed Chinese war junks, beginning a series of conflicts in the First Opium War.

1920 – League of Nations Established:

The League of Nations, precursor to the United Nations, was formally established to maintain world peace after World war I.

1942 – United Nations Declaration:

26 Allied nations signed the Declaration by United Nations during World war II, committing to fight against the Axis powers.

1959 – Fidel Castro Takes Power:

Fidel Castro became Prime Minister of Cuba, following the Cuban Revolution that overthrew Fulgencio Batista.

2. Notable Births

Isaac Asimov (1920): Renowned Russian-born American science fiction writer and biochemist.

J. D. Salinger (1919): American author best known for The Catcher in the Rye.

3. Other Significant Events

1950 – India:

The Republic Day planning began, leading to the first celebrations of India’s Republic in 1950 (Republic officially on 26 January).

1998 – Lewinsky Scandal:

The Bill Clinton-Monica Lewinsky scandal began unfolding publicly around this time in the U.S.

Summary

2nd january in history is notable for:

Political milestones (Fall of Granada, Fidel Castro in Cuba, UN declaration)

Wars and battles (American Revolution, First Opium War)

Foundations of international institutions (League of Nations, UN declaration)

Births of influential personalities (Isaac Asimov, J. D. Salinger)

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