historical events that took place on 2 March in India and around the world:
India:
- 1947: The Indian National Congress passes the historic resolution for complete independence from British rule.
- 1992: The Babri Masjid, a mosque in Ayodhya, is demolished by Hindu nationalists, leading to widespread communal violence across the country.
World:
- 1807: The US Congress passes the Act Prohibiting Importation of Slaves, which bans the importation of slaves into the United States.
- 1836: The Republic of Texas declares independence from Mexico.
- 1939: The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) announces the creation of the first ever cyclotron, a particle accelerator that was used to investigate the structure of atoms.
- 1956: Morocco gains independence from France.
- 1962: Wilt Chamberlain, a basketball player for the Philadelphia Warriors, scores 100 points in a single game, setting an NBA record that still stands today.
sports events that took place on 2 March in India and around the world:
India:
- 2014: The 2014 edition of the Indian Super League (ISL) football tournament is announced, with eight teams from different cities in India participating in the league.
World:
- 1969: The first Test cricket match between England and the West Indies is played at the Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad. The match ended in a draw.
- 1980: The United States hockey team defeats the Soviet Union in the "Miracle on Ice" at the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York. The US team went on to win the gold medal.
- 1991: South African cricket team returns to international cricket after a 21-year ban due to apartheid.
- 1997: Swiss tennis player Martina Hingis becomes the youngest player to reach the world No. 1 ranking in women's singles, at the age of 16 years and 6 months.
- 2013: Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo scores his 20th hat-trick for the club, breaking the previous record held by legendary striker Ferenc Puskás.
art and culture events that took place on 2 March in India and around the world:
India:
- 1936: The famous Indian painter, M.F. Husain, is born in Pandharpur, Maharashtra. He went on to become one of India's most renowned artists.
World:
- 1717: The premiere of Georg Friedrich Händel's opera, "Serse," takes place in London, England.
- 1791: The Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's last opera, "The Magic Flute," is premiered in Vienna.
- 1933: The film "King Kong" is released in theaters in the United States. The movie went on to become a classic and is considered a landmark in the history of cinema.
- 1983: The compact disc (CD) is released commercially in the United States and Europe. This revolutionary new music format would go on to replace vinyl records as the dominant format for music distribution.
- 2014: The Swedish musician, Avicii, releases the single "Addicted to You." The song became a hit and reached the top 10 in many countries around the world.
notable deaths that occurred on 2 March in India and around the world:
India:
| Name | Profession | Notable Works | Age at Death | Year of Death |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismillah Khan | Musician | Shehnai player | 91 | 2006 |
| Ravi Shankar Sharma | Music Director | Guide, Chaudhvin Ka Chand, Hum Dono | 85 | 2012 |
World:
| Name | Profession | Notable Works | Age at Death | Year of Death |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Cazale | Actor | The Godfather, The Godfather Part II, Dog Day Afternoon | 42 | 1978 |
| Karen Carpenter | Singer | "Close to You," "We've Only Just Begun," "Top of the World" | 32 | 1983 |
| James Doohan | Actor | Star Trek: The Original Series, Star Trek: The Motion Picture | 85 | 2005 |
| Tom Wolfe | Author | The Bonfire of the Vanities, The Right Stuff, A Man in Full | 88 | 2018 |
| Katherine Johnson | Mathematician | Worked for NASA and contributed to the US space program | 101 | 2020 |
famous birthdays that occurred on 2 March in India and around the world:
India:
| Name | Profession | Notable Works | Year of Birth |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. S. Subbulakshmi | Carnatic vocalist | "Meera Bhajans," "Venkateswara Suprabhatam" | 1916 |
| Sonu Nigam | Singer | "Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin," "Kal Ho Naa Ho," "Saathiya" | 1973 |
World:
| Name | Profession | Notable Works | Year of Birth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mikhail Gorbachev | Politician | Former General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union | 1931 |
| Jon Bon Jovi | Musician | "Livin' on a Prayer," "Wanted Dead or Alive," "It's My Life" | 1962 |
| Rebel Wilson | Actress | Bridesmaids, Pitch Perfect, Isn't It Romantic | 1980 |
| Daniel Craig | Actor | Casino Royale, Skyfall, Spectre | 1968 |
| Bryce Dallas Howard | Actress | The Help, Jurassic World, Black Mirror | 1981 |