This Day in History for November 2

Brazilian Grand Prix
NOV 2 Monday 2026
Featured event 2008

Brazilian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton (pictured) overtook Timo Glock in the final corners of the Brazilian Grand Prix to win the Formula One championship by one point.

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“Lost time is never found again.”

— Benjamin Franklin
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  1. 2022
    Ethiopia–Tigray peace agreement

    A peace agreement is signed between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front, ending the Tigray War.

  2. 2020
    Vienna attack

    In Vienna's Innere Stadt district, an ISIL sympathizer shoots and kills four people and injures 23 more, before being shot and killed by the police.

  3. 2016
    The Chicago Cubs defeat the Cleveland Indians in the World Series

    The Chicago Cubs defeat the Cleveland Indians in the World Series, ending the longest Major League Baseball championship drought at 108 years.

  4. 2008
    Brazilian Grand Prix

    Lewis Hamilton secured his maiden Formula One Drivers' Championship Title by one point ahead of Felipe Massa at the Brazilian Grand Prix, after a pass for fifth place against the Toyota of Timo Glock on the final lap of the race.

  5. 2000
    Expedition 1

    Expedition 1 arrived at the International Space Station for the first long-duration stay onboard. From this day to present, a continuous human presence in space on the station remains uninterrupted.

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“Lost time is never found again.”

— Benjamin Franklin

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What happened on November 2?

One highlighted entry is from 2008: Lewis Hamilton (pictured) overtook Timo Glock in the final corners of the Brazilian Grand Prix to win the Formula One championship by one point.

Who was born on November 2?

People listed for November 2 include Moisés Caicedo (2001), Park Woo-jin (1999), and Jordan Love (1998).

What observances fall on November 2?

Observances listed for November 2 include International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists (United Nations), Statehood Day (North Dakota and South Dakota, United States), and All Souls' Day (Roman Catholic Church and Anglican Communion).

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