In History, Today on March 2

The United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to demand that Russia immediately end its military operations in Ukraine. The resolution was adopted with 141 countries in favor, 5 against, and 35 abstentions.

Neera Tanden withdrew her nomination for the position of Director of the Office of Management and Budget under President Joe Biden, following bipartisan opposition in the U.S. Senate.

The COVID-19 pandemic continued to spread globally, with the World Health Organization reporting that the virus had reached over 60 countries. Governments around the world began implementing travel restrictions and public health measures to contain the outbreak.

SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft successfully launched on its maiden flight, DM-1, as part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program.

The Italian general election resulted in a hung parliament, with no party or coalition winning an outright majority, leading to a prolonged period of political negotiations.

Russia's parliament approved the use of military force in Ukraine, escalating tensions in the region and leading to the annexation of Crimea.

A series of tornadoes struck the Midwest and Southern United States, causing widespread damage and resulting in the deaths of 41 people.

Dmitry Medvedev was elected as the President of Russia, succeeding Vladimir Putin, who became the Prime Minister.

The War in Iraq: Al-Qaeda carried out a series of bombings in Iraq, targeting Shiite Muslims during the Ashura festival, resulting in the deaths of at least 178 people.

Yahoo! is incorporated.

Compact Disc players and discs are released for the first time in the United States.

The grave of Charlie Chaplin was discovered desecrated and his body stolen in Switzerland.

The Pioneer 10 spacecraft was launched from Cape Canaveral, becoming the first spacecraft to travel through the asteroid belt and make a flyby of Jupiter.

Rhodesia declared itself a republic, severing its last ties with the United Kingdom.

The first test flight of the Concorde, a supersonic passenger airliner, took place in Toulouse, France.

The US and South Vietnamese Air Force begin Operation Rolling Thunder, a sustained bombing campaign against North Vietnam.

Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in a single NBA game, setting a record that still stands today.

The Kingdom of Morocco became independent from France.

Captain James Gallagher landed his Boeing B-50 Superfortress Lucky Lady II in Texas after completing the first nonstop flight around the world.

Ho Chi Minh was elected the President of North Vietnam, marking a significant moment in Vietnamese history.

The Battle of the Bismarck Sea began during World War II, resulting in a decisive Allied victory over Japanese forces.

The film 'King Kong' premiered at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, becoming a significant cultural and cinematic event.

The enactment of the Jones-Shafroth Act grants U.S. citizenship to Puerto Ricans.

The Martha Washington Hotel, the first hotel exclusively for women, opens in New York City.

Queen Victoria narrowly escapes an assassination attempt by Roderick McLean in Windsor.

Rutherford B. Hayes was declared the winner of the 1876 United States presidential election by the U.S. Congress, following the Compromise of 1877.

The Territory of Nevada is created by the U.S. Congress.

Alexander II became the Emperor of Russia, beginning a reign that would include significant reforms such as the emancipation of the serfs.

Texas declared its independence from Mexico, forming the Republic of Texas.

The United States Congress passes the Act Prohibiting Importation of Slaves, effective from January 1, 1808, which made it illegal to import slaves into the United States.

Napoleon Bonaparte is appointed Commander-in-Chief of the French Army in Italy.

The United States Congress passed a resolution creating the U.S. Mint, which was signed into law by President George Washington on April 2, 1792.

The Loveday held in London marks an attempt by King James I of England to reconcile the court factions of Lord Chancellor Thomas Marlborough and Viscount Wimbledon.

The Great Fire of Meireki begins in Edo (modern-day Tokyo), Japan, which lasts for three days and destroys a large portion of the city.

Vasco da Gama's expedition reaches the island of Mozambique, starting interactions between European explorers and East African regions.

Vlad the Impaler regains the throne of Wallachia for the third time.

The Battle of Picotin took place during the Byzantine civil war at Picotin on the Peloponnese. It was a decisive victory for the forces of the Latin Principality of Achaea against the Byzantine Empire.

Assassination of Charles the Good, Count of Flanders, in Bruges, which led to a succession crisis and a period of instability in the region.

Louis V becomes King of the Franks, marking the end of the Carolingian control of the Kingdom of West Francia following his father Lothair's death.

The Siege of Rome by the Ostrogoths under King Vitiges begins. The Ostrogoths attempt to reclaim the city from the Byzantine Empire, which had taken control under General Belisarius.