In History, Today on November 2

Democrat Eric Adams was elected as the 110th Mayor of New York City, marking a significant political event with him becoming the second African American to hold the position.

The United States presidential election took place, with a record number of mail-in ballots due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The election results were not immediately clear, leading to several days of counting and legal challenges.

The United States reimposed sanctions on Iran that had been lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal, following President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the agreement.

A large ransomware attack called 'Bad Rabbit' was reported, affecting organizations in several countries including Russia and Ukraine. It was another significant cyber-attack following previous attacks like WannaCry and Petya.

The Chicago Cubs won the World Series, defeating the Cleveland Indians in Game 7, ending a 108-year championship drought.

The United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its Synthesis Report, emphasizing the need for urgent action to combat climate change.

The United States held midterm elections, resulting in the Republican Party gaining control of the House of Representatives, while the Democratic Party maintained control of the Senate.

Lewis Hamilton wins the Formula One World Championship after finishing fifth in the Brazilian Grand Prix.

The military forces of the Moroccan government violently disperse hundreds of Sahrawi demonstrators in Laayoune, Western Sahara.

George W. Bush was re-elected as President of the United States, defeating Democratic candidate John Kerry in the presidential election.

The International Space Station's first resident crew arrives for Expedition 1.

The Morris worm, one of the first computer worms distributed via the Internet, is launched from MIT.

The government of India announces that Indian troops are to invade the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar on account of insurgent activities.

U.S. President Ronald Reagan signed a bill creating Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday to honor the civil rights leader.

South Vietnamese President Ngo Dinh Diem was assassinated in a coup d'état.

Charles Van Doren admitted to a Congressional committee that he had been given questions and answers in advance of his appearances on the quiz show 'Twenty-One.'

Howard Hughes performed the maiden (and only) flight of the Hughes H-4 Hercules, also known as the "Spruce Goose."

Haile Selassie was crowned Emperor of Ethiopia.

The Balfour Declaration was issued, expressing British support for a Jewish homeland in Palestine.

The British government formally declared the entire North Sea a military area, which was effectively a blockade of Germany.

The Boers began their 118-day siege of British-held Ladysmith during the Second Boer War.

North Dakota and South Dakota were admitted as the 39th and 40th U.S. states.

Franklin Pierce was elected the 14th President of the United States.

The second Seminole War continues as the Battle of Haulover Creek takes place in Florida between American forces and Seminole warriors.

The Texas Revolution sees the Battle of Lipantitlán, resulting in a Texian victory. This battle helps the Texians maintain control of the Nueces Strip, disrupting Mexican troop movements in the region.

The first Congress of Panama, also known as the Amphictyonic Congress, is proposed by Simón Bolívar. This multilateral conference is intended to foster unity among the newly independent nations of Latin America.

In Rocky Hill, New Jersey, General George Washington gave his farewell address to the Continental Army.

Plymouth Colony governor Josiah Winslow led a colonial militia in a raid against the Narragansett during King Philip's War.

A tsunami devastated the island of Funen in Denmark, resulting in significant loss of life and property.

English Parliament passed the First Act of Supremacy, making Henry VIII the Supreme Head of the Church of England.

The Peace of Bicêtre was signed, ending the Armagnac–Burgundian Civil War in France.

The University of Cologne, officially the 'Universität zu Köln', was founded in the Free Imperial City of Cologne, under the rule of Pope Urban VI. It is one of the oldest universities in Europe.

The Anselm of Canterbury, a Benedictine monk, philosopher, and theologian, was consecrated as the Archbishop of Canterbury.

All Souls' Day is established by Odilo, Abbot of Cluny, as a day to pray for the dead, marking the beginning of the tradition in the Christian calendar.

Donus becomes Pope, succeeding Adeodatus II.

A significant battle during the Byzantine-Sassanian wars took place, known as the Battle of Gardman, in which the Sassanid Empire defeated the Byzantine forces, causing a shift in regional power.