Historical anniversaries of October 2

October 2 marks several significant historical milestones in Argentina and around the world. In 1869, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, the leader of India’s non-violent independence movement, was born. The date is now observed globally as the International Day of Non-Violence.

In the realm of sports, 1924 saw the first ‘Olympic goal’ during a match between Argentina and Uruguay, scored by Cesáreo Onzari from a corner kick.

Cultural figures also share this anniversary, including the birth of comedian Groucho Marx in 1890 and the birth of musician Sting in 1951. Additionally, historical records note the 2018 incident involving the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul.