Historical anniversaries marked on November 2

November 2 marks several significant historical milestones. In 1898, Johnny Campbell led the first cheerleading session at the University of Minnesota, establishing the origins of the discipline.

In 1917, British Foreign Secretary Arthur James Balfour issued the Balfour Declaration. Sent to Baron Walter Rothschild, the letter expressed support for the establishment of a national home for the Jewish people in Palestine. This document later became part of the Treaty of Sèvres and is commemorated in Israel as Balfour Day.

In 1930, Tafari Makonnen was crowned Haile Selassie I, the last Emperor of Ethiopia. Following his coronation, he introduced various reforms, including the establishment of a parliament and a judicial system, while working toward the emancipation of slaves.