Historical events for
Friday, 2 October 2026

William Ramsay (1852-1916) was a Scottish chemist known for the discovery of noble gases, including argon and neon.

Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948) was the leader of India's independence movement and a global advocate of nonviolence and civil disobedience.

Groucho Marx (1890-1977) was a famous American comedian and actor, member of the legendary Marx Brothers.

Graham Greene (1904-1991) was one of the greatest British writers of the 20th century, known for works such as "The Third Man".

José Cardoso Pires, born on October 2, 1925, was one of the greatest Portuguese writers of the 20th century. He passed away on October 26, 1998, leaving a vast literary work marked by social and political criticism.

Daciano Costa, Portuguese graphic designer and design pioneer in Portugal, was born on October 2, 1930. He passed away on October 19, 2005. He worked on emblematic graphic identity projects and was a teacher at several educational institutions.

French writer, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2014

Gordon Sumner, acclaimed as Sting (b. 1951), is a genius British singer, bassist, and songwriter. Frontman of The Police and a massively successful solo artist, his work masterfully fuses rock, jazz, and world rhythms.

Sting (1951) is a British singer, songwriter and activist, former leader of the band The Police, with a long solo career.

Jorge Romão, bassist for the band GNR, was born, contributing his creativity and technique to the band's sound since 1981.

An essential voice of North American rock journalism.

On October 2, 1836, Charles Darwin returned to England after the historic expedition on the HMS Beagle, which would influence his ideas about evolution.

Guinea celebrates its National Day on October 2nd, marking the date of its independence in 1958.

An essential voice of North American rock journalism.

This day is dedicated to promoting the welfare of farm animals, raising awareness of the importance of their ethical treatment.

On October 2, 2004, Euromillions was launched in Portugal, becoming one of the biggest games of chance in Europe.

Scientists were awarded for the discovery of RNA interference.

International Day of Non-Violence, celebrated on October 2, marks Mahatma Gandhi's birthday and promotes the values ​​of peace and the peaceful resolution of conflicts.

The scientists were awarded for their studies on the circadian rhythm.

Prize awarded to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman for discoveries that allowed the development of effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19.

The Day of the Holy Guardian Angels is celebrated on October 2, highlighting the role of angels as protectors of human beings according to Christian tradition.