This Day in History for October 2

OCT 2 Friday 2026
Featured event 2018

The Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi was assassinated in the Saudi…

The Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi was assassinated in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey.

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On This Day Quote

“No legacy is so rich as honesty.”

— William Shakespeare
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  1. 2025
    Manchester synagogue attack

    2 people are killed and at least 4 others injured in an attack on a synagogue in Manchester, UK, during Yom Kippur.

  2. 2019
    Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress crash

    A privately owned Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress conducting a living history exhibition flight crashes shortly after takeoff from Windsor Locks, Connecticut, killing seven.

  3. 2018
    The Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi is assassinated in the Saudi…

    The Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi is assassinated in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey.

  4. 2016
    2014–2016 Oromo protests

    Ethiopian protests break out during a festival in the Oromia region, killing dozens of people.

  5. 2007
    President Roh Moo-hyun of South Korea goes to North Korea for an Inter-Korean…

    President Roh Moo-hyun of South Korea goes to North Korea for an Inter-Korean summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-il.

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On This Day Quote

“No legacy is so rich as honesty.”

— William Shakespeare

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on October 2?

One highlighted entry is from 2018: The Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi was assassinated in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey.

Who was born on October 2?

People listed for October 2 include Sam Konstas (2005), Jacob Sartorius (2002), and Quadeca (2000).

What observances fall on October 2?

Observances listed for October 2 include Gandhi's birthday-related observances: International Day of Non-Violence, Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Guinea from France in 1958, and International Day of Non-Violence.

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