October 2

    What happened on October 2 in history

    6 events fall on October 2, from 1187 to 1967. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on October 2

    1. 1187

      Saladin takes Jerusalem

      The city surrenders after a short siege and its Christians are ransomed.

      Play the Medieval & Renaissance round

    2. 1869

      Gandhi is born

      Mohandas Gandhi is born at Porbandar in Gujarat.

      Read about Golden Spike Ceremony, Promontory SummitPlay the 19th century round

    3. 1925

      Baird transmits a moving image

      The first televised picture of a human face is made in a London attic.

      Read about Lindbergh's Arrival in Paris After Transatlantic FlightPlay the 20th century round

    4. 1950

      Peanuts is first published

      Charles Schulz's strip appears in seven newspapers.

      Play the 20th century round

    5. 1950

      Peanuts begins

      Charles Schulz's strip runs in seven newspapers.

      Play the 20th century round

    6. 1967

      Thurgood Marshall is sworn in

      The first Black justice takes his seat on the Supreme Court.

      Read about Woodstock Music FestivalPlay the 20th century round

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