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). 69 – The Roman legions in Germania Superior refuse to swear loyalty to Galba. They rebel and proclaim Vitellius as emperor. [1] 366 – The Alemanni cross the frozen Rhine in large numbers, invading the Roman Empire. [2]

2025年1月2日 · 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.

2025年1月2日 · Historical events for the 2nd of January. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on January 2.

Peter Sutcliffe confessed to murdering 13 women and was sentenced to life imprisonment. Over 200 people were injured in the crush, which occurred at the end of an association football game between the Glasgow-based clubs, Rangers, and Celtic, at Ibrox Park. Reagan became the 40th U.S. president in 1981.

1788 - Georgia became the 4th state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. 1842 - In Fairmount, PA, the first wire suspension bridge was opened to traffic. 1859 - Erastus Beadle published "The Dime Book of Practical Etiquette." 1872 - Brigham Young, the 71-year-old leader of the Mormon Church, was arrested on a charge of bigamy. He had 25 wives.

On January 8, 1815, after launching a poorly executed attack, the British are defeated in the Battle of New Orleans by American troops led by Andrew Jackson. The victory would boost Jackson's reputation eventually launching him into the U.S. presidency. A coal mine explosion in Sago, West Virginia, kills 12 miners and critically injures another.

1992年4月6日 · January 2, 1751 or January 12, 1751 - January 4, 1825 Ferdinand I was the king of the Two Sicilies (1816–25) who earlier (1759–1806), as Ferdinand IV of Naples, led his kingdom in its fight against the French Revolution and its liberal ideas.

January 2nd is officially Pet Safety Travel Day and Run It up the Flagpole and See If Anyone Salutes It Day. It’s the second day of the year and the New Year is officially older than 24 hours! Here you’ll find facts about January 2, as well as important events that happened on this day throughout history.

Discover what happened on January 2 with HISTORY's summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

January 2 is the second day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. There are 363 days remaining until the end of the year (364 in leap years). 366 – Many Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine, invading the Roman Empire. 533 – Mercurius became Pope John II. …