What happened on November 2nd?

First crew touches down at the International Space Station

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Matthew Jones
November 02, 2024

2000 First Crew Arrives at the International Space Station

On November 2, 2000, the International Space Station welcomed its first long-term crew. This was a major milestone in space exploration. The mission began continuous human habitation in space, with astronauts from the United States and Russia working together aboard the station. The ISS has since become a hub for groundbreaking experiments and international cooperation in space science.

Expedition 1 crew members pose with a model of their home away from home. From left to right are Commander Bill Shepherd and Flight Engineers Yuri Gidzenko and Sergei Krikalev.

🗞️Today’s Headlines

Everything important that’s ever happened on November 2:

1988 ─ Robert Morris released the first computer worm onto the Internet, which caused widespread disruption and highlighted cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

1983 ─ US President Ronald Reagan signed a bill and created a national holiday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr., to be observed on the third Monday of January.

1976 ─ Jimmy Carter defeated Gerald Ford and became the 39th president of the United States.

1964 ─ King Saud of Saudi Arabia was formally deposed, ending his reign.

1963 ─ South Vietnamese President Ngo Dinh Diem was assassinated in a military coup, which shifted the course of the Vietnam War.

1936 ─ The British Broadcasting Corporation launched its first television channel, marking the start of regular TV broadcasts in the UK.

1930 ─ Tafari Makonnen was crowned emperor of Ethiopia, taking the throne as Haile Selassie.

1917 ─ The British issued the Balfour Declaration, supporting the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine.

🎂 Today’s Birthdays

On November 2, we’re singing to:

Marie-Antoinette (1755) ─ Queen of France whose extravagant lifestyle became symbolic of the French monarchy's downfall.

James K. Polk (1795) ─ 11th president of the United States, known for his role in expanding US territory during his term.

Warren G. Harding (1865) ─ 29th president of the United States, remembered for his pro-business policies and the Teapot Dome scandal.

David Schwimmer (1966) ─ Actor best known for his role as Ross Geller on the popular sitcom Friends.

 🪦Who Died Today?

On November 2, we’re saying goodbye to:

George Bernard Shaw (1950) ─ Irish playwright and critic renowned for his wit and works like Pygmalion.

Pier Paolo Pasolini (1975) ─ Italian filmmaker and writer, celebrated for his provocative and influential films, including The Gospel According to St. Matthew.

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