Today in History- 2nd January
Important events and information that happen today in the World and Indian
history. Today in History section will help you to enhance General Knowledge along with
knowledge in History.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1757 | British troops recaptured Calcutta, India. |
| 1788 | Georgia was admitted to the Union as the 4th state. |
| 1839 | Louis Jacques Mandé Daguerre took the first photograph of the Moon. |
| 1885 | Ferguson College established in Pune. |
| 1900 | The Chicago Canal was opened. |
| 1905 | The Russians surrendered to the Japanese after the Battle of Port Arthur during the Russian-Japanese War. |
| 1942 | Japanese troops occupy Manila Philippines during WWII. |
| 1954 | Bharat Ratna and the Padma Vibhushan Awards were established for the 1st time in India. |
