# Historical anniversaries of November 2

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/historical-anniversaries-of-november-2
> Updated: 2026-11-02T06:20:14.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

November 2 is noted for various historical milestones across different eras and regions. Key events include the 1917 Balfour Declaration, in which British Foreign Secretary Arthur James Balfour expressed support for a national home for the Jewish people in Palestine. This document later influenced the 1948 establishment of Israel and became part of the Treaty of Sèvres.

Other significant occurrences include the 1930 coronation of Haile Selassie I as Emperor of Ethiopia, which led to reforms such as the establishment of a parliament and efforts toward the emancipation of slaves. Additional milestones include the 1940 Greek army pursuit of Italian forces in Albanian territory following aerial bombings, the 1948 election of Harry S. Truman, and the 1949 independence of Indonesia.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-02: Historical anniversaries marked on November 2

Historical events occurring on November 2 include the origins of cheerleading in 1898, the Balfour Declaration in 1917, and the coronation of Emperor Haile Selassie I in 1930.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/historical-anniversaries-marked-on-november-2

### 2026-11-01: Historical milestones observed on November 2

A review of significant historical events occurring on November 2, including the Balfour Declaration, the 1948 US presidential election, and various military and political milestones.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/historical-events-commemorated-on-november-2

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