What happend on 2nd November

01.11
03.11
1895

The first gasoline-powered race in the United States. First prize: $2,000

1889

North and South Dakota are admitted as the 39th and 40th U.S. states.

1868

Time zone: New Zealand officially adopts a standard time to be observed nationally, and is perhaps the first country to do so.

1861

American Civil War: Western Department Union General John C. Fremont is relieved of command and replaced by David Hunter.

1783

In Rocky Hill, New Jersey, US General George Washington gives his "Farewell Address to the Army".

1772

American Revolutionary War: Samuel Adams and Joseph Warren form the first Committee of Correspondence.