November 2

What happened on November 2 in history

5 events fall on November 2, from 1917 to 1963. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

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Events on November 2

  1. 1917

    The Balfour Declaration

    Britain backs a national home for the Jewish people in Palestine.

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  2. 1920

    The first commercial radio broadcast

    KDKA in Pittsburgh reports the presidential election results.

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  3. 1936

    The BBC begins television service

    The world's first regular high-definition broadcasts start from Alexandra Palace.

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  4. 1947

    The Spruce Goose flies

    Howard Hughes lifts the giant flying boat a few feet above the water.

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  5. 1963

    Diem is overthrown

    The South Vietnamese president is deposed and killed.

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