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On the 2nd of January, a variety of significant events have marked Indian history, making it a noteworthy date. For instance, this day saw the birth of Ramdas Mohandas Gandhi in 1897, the third son of the iconic Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. Additionally, it was on this day in 1913 that Mahatma Gandhi departed from Tolstoy Farm in Transvaal, South Africa, a pivotal moment in his life. Years later, on the same day in 1947, he initiated a march for peace across East Bengal, emphasizing the lasting impact of this date on Indian history.
Here is the list of major events on January 2 over the years
| Year | Events on January 2 | |
|---|---|---|
1 | January 2 | Birth of Gippy Grewal, a multifaceted actor, singer, film director, and producer in Punjabi and Hindi cinema. |
2 | January 2 | Birth of Puran Chandra Gupta, founder of the Hindi language newspaper in the Dainik Jagran media group, influencing Indian journalism. |
3 | January 2 | Birth of Chandrasekhar Kambara, an Indian poet, folk singer, and film director of Kannada films. |
4 | January 2 | Birth of Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare and member of the 17th Lok Sabha. |
5 | January 2 | Institution of the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award for exceptional service without distinction of race, occupation, position, or gender. |
6 | January 2 | Birth of Shanti Krishna, Indian actress and dancer known for her roles in Malayalam and Tamil films. |
7 | January 2 | Birth of Karamjit Anmol, Indian actor, comedian, singer, and film producer in the Punjabi entertainment industry. |
8 | January 2 | Death of Harekrishan Mehtab, a leader of the Indian National Congress. |
9 | January 2 | Death of Safdar Hashmi, a communist playwright and director. |
10 | January 2 | Death of Philomina, a renowned actress in the Malayalam film industry. |
11 | January 2 | First entry of two women into the Sabarimala temple in Kerala, marking a significant moment in India's gender equality and religious access movements. |
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Story first published: Wednesday, January 1, 2025, 11:15 [IST]
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