June 02
Overview
Holidays & Observances
Children's Day(North Korea)
Children's Day in North Korea is observed on June 2 each year to celebrate and honor the nation's children. Festivities often include school performances, community gatherings, and cultural events that emphasize youth development and wellbeing.
Christianfeast day:
Ahudemmeh(Syriac Orthodox Church)., Alexander (martyr), Elmo, Felix of Nicosia, Marcellinus and Peter, Martyrs of Lyon, includingBlandina, Pope Eugene I, Pothinus, June 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
June 2 is observed as the feast day for multiple Christian saints across various traditions, honoring their faith and sacrifice.
Civil Aviation Day(Azerbaijan)
Civil Aviation Day in Azerbaijan, observed on June 2, honors the achievements and growth of the nation's air transport sector.
Coronation of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, also Social Forestry Day (Bhutan)
June 2 marks the anniversary of the 1974 coronation of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck of Bhutan and is celebrated as Social Forestry Day to promote community-based conservation.
Day of Hristo Botev(Bulgaria)
Day of Hristo Botev on June 2 honors the Bulgarian poet and revolutionary who died fighting for national liberation in 1876.
Decoration Day (Canada)
Decoration Day on June 2 is a Canadian observance that honors those who served and fell during the Fenian Raids and other 19th-century conflicts.
Festa della Repubblica(Italy)
Festa della Repubblica, held on June 2 in Italy, celebrates the 1946 referendum that established the Italian Republic.
Gawai Dayak, harvest festival in the state ofSarawak(Malaysia)
Gawai Dayak, celebrated on June 2 in Sarawak, Malaysia, is a harvest festival marking the end of the rice-growing season and honoring Dayak cultural traditions.
International Sex Workers Day
International Sex Workers Day, observed on June 2, commemorates victims of violence against sex workers and advocates for their rights and safety worldwide.
Events
Sima Zhao's regicide of Cao Mao: The figurehead Wei emperor Cao Mao personally leads an attempt to oust his regent, Sima Zhao; the attempted coup is crushed and the emperor killed.
In 260, Emperor Cao Mao led a daring coup against his regent Sima Zhao but was swiftly overpowered and killed, solidifying Sima Zhao's control over Wei.
Sack of Rome: Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks.
In 455, Vandal forces captured and looted Rome for two weeks, leaving the city in ruins and shocking the Western Roman Empire.
First Crusade: The first Siege of Antioch ends as Crusader forces take the city; the second siege began five days later.
In 1098, Crusader armies captured Antioch after a grueling eight-month siege, marking a turning point in the First Crusade.
The Colony of Virginia gets a charter, extending borders from "sea to sea".
On June 2, 1608, King James I granted the Virginia Company a second charter, extending its territorial claims from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
The first Récollet missionaries arrive at Quebec City, from Rouen, France.
In 1615, Récollet missionaries from France arrived in Quebec City, establishing the first regular Catholic mission in New France.
Franco-Dutch War: France ensured the supremacy of its naval fleet for the remainder of the war with its victory in the Battle of Palermo.
In 1676, the French navy achieved a decisive victory at the Battle of Palermo, solidifying its dominance in the Mediterranean during the Franco-Dutch War.
Bridget Bishop is the first person to be tried for witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts; she was found guilty the same day and hanged on June 10.
On June 2, 1692, Bridget Bishop became the first accused and convicted of witchcraft in Salem, igniting a wave of trials and executions.
Pontiac's Rebellion: At what is now Mackinaw City, Michigan, Chippewas capture Fort Michilimackinac by diverting the garrison's attention with a game of lacrosse, then chasing a ball into the fort.
In 1763, Chippewa warriors tricked the British garrison at Fort Michilimackinac into a game of lacrosse and seized the fort, sparking Pontiac’s Rebellion.
Intolerable Acts: The Quartering Act of 1774 is enacted, allowing a governor in colonial America to house British soldiers in uninhabited houses, outhouses, barns, or other buildings if suitable quarters are not provided.
In 1774, the Quartering Act empowered colonial governors to billet British troops in private properties, fueling colonial unrest before the American Revolution.
Births
Abu Sa'id Bahadur Khan
Ruler of the Ilkhanate in Persia whose reign saw both consolidation of power and challenges to Mongol authority.
King of Naples from 1458 to 1494 who reinforced his realm's defenses and patronized Renaissance arts.
Charles
French nobleman who held the Duchy of Vendôme and played a role in Valois court politics.
Pontiff whose papacy in 1605 lasted less than a month, earning him the nickname 'Papa Lampo'.
Rudolf Christian
Count of East Frisia who governed the region during the early 17th century amid political rivalries.
Rutger von Ascheberg
Distinguished military commander in the Swedish army who rose through the ranks during the Thirty Years' War.
(baptized) Isaac van Ostade
Baroque painter known for his rustic landscapes and peasant scenes in 17th-century Dutch art.
Henry Hyde
English noble and politician who served as Lord Privy Seal under William III and Mary II.
William Salmon
Prolific English physician and author of influential medical texts in the late 17th century.
Deaths
Pope Eugene I served as the head of the Catholic Church from 654 until his death in 657, known for his diplomatic efforts in resolving theological disputes with the Byzantine Empire.
Al-Muwaffaq
Al-Muwaffaq was a powerful Abbasid prince and general who served as the de facto regent for his brother Caliph al-Mu'tamid, leading key campaigns and reforms.
Richilde of Provence was a medieval noblewoman who ruled as Countess of Provence and served as regent for her children after her husband's death.
Bishop John of Oxford was a medieval English cleric who oversaw diocesan affairs and supported monastic communities during the late 12th century.
Peter I
Peter I was the medieval Count of Urgell in Catalonia, noted for his fortification projects and patronage of religious institutions.
Rhys ap Maredudd
Rhys ap Maredudd was a Welsh nobleman who led a major revolt against English rule in the late 13th century.
Katherine of Lancaster
Katherine of Lancaster was an English princess who became Queen of Castile and later served as regent for her son John II.
Álvaro de Luna
Álvaro de Luna was a dominant Spanish nobleman and Constable of Castile who exercised great influence over King John II's court.
Shane O'Neill
Shane O'Neill was an Irish chieftain of the O'Neill dynasty renowned for his efforts to assert Gaelic independence in the 16th century.