10 Historic Events That Happened on January 2

10 Historic Events That Happened on January 2

End of an Era (1492)
The Emirate of Granada, the last Moorish stronghold in Spain, surrendered to Spanish forces, completing the Reconquista after nearly 800 years.

Lunar Pioneer (1959)
The Soviet Union launched Luna 1, the first spacecraft to reach the vicinity of the Moon and orbit the Sun.

Galactic Birthday (1920)
Science fiction legend Isaac Asimov was born, leading to the celebration of National Science Fiction Day on this date.

Constitutional Milestone (1788)
Georgia became the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution.

Speeding Slowdown (1974)
U.S. President Richard Nixon signed a bill lowering the maximum speed limit to 55 mph to conserve gasoline during the oil crisis.

Celestial Photographer (1839)
Louis Daguerre took the first photograph of the Moon.

Papal Name Change (533)
Mercurius became Pope John II, the first pope to adopt a new name upon elevation to the papacy.

Comet Close-Up (2004)
NASA's Stardust spacecraft successfully flew past Comet Wild 2, collecting dust samples from its tail.

Notorious Capture (1981)
Peter Sutcliffe, known as the "Yorkshire Ripper," was arrested in Sheffield, England, ending one of the largest police investigations in British history.

Smartphone Revolution (2007)
Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the first-generation iPhone, revolutionizing the mobile technology industry.