November 02

Friday 02, 1962:

The Cuban Missile Crisis ends as President John F. Kennedy announces that Soviet nuclear missiles are to be withdrawn from Cuba.

Wednesday 02, 1960:

Penguin Books is found not guilty of obscenity in the Lady Chatterley's Lover case

Monday 02, 1959:

Ice Hockey: After being struck in the face with a puck, goalkeeper Jacques Plante returns to play wearing a protective mask for the first time in professional play.

Saturday 02, 1889:

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

Sunday 02, 1783:

In Rocky Hill, New Jersey, US General George Washington gives his "Farewell Address to the Army".