13 significant historical events occurred on January 2. January 2 is linked to two important historical events from the 20th century. On this date in 1963, the Battle of Ap Bac occurred during the Vietnam War. Four years later, in 1967, the South African Grand Prix, a Formula One motor race, took place.
Total Events
13
Time Span
-45–2017
Categories
4
Top Category
general
6 events
8 famous birthdays on January 2
Including Slobodan Praljak, Nadia Nadim, Norodom Ranariddh
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Event Distribution by Century
Darker = Higher Density0th C.21st C.
0th Century
1 eventwar
46 BCE battle between the Republican forces of the Optimates and forces loyal to Julius Caesar
16th Century
1 event18th Century
1 event19th Century
2 events20th Century
2 events21st Century
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