On this day

2 April in history.

5 moments from 1800 to 2011: discovery, creativity and courage, each with a source to read more.

5 moments

Film director Stanley Kubrick in a screenshot of the trailer of Dr. Strangelove

1968

2001: A Space Odyssey premieres. Stanley Kubrick's film about humans, computers and a mysterious black slab opened in Washington, D.C. Its realistic space scenes amazed audiences the year before the Moon landing.

Wikipedia: 2001: A Space Odyssey

Photo: Columbia Pictures (Q186941) / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

More from 2 April

  1. Beethoven with the manuscript of the Missa solemnis

    1800

    Beethoven's First Symphony

    Ludwig van Beethoven conducted the first performance of his First Symphony in Vienna. Eight more would follow.

    Wikipedia: Symphony No. 1 (Beethoven)Wikipedia: Ludwig van Beethoven

    Photo: Joseph Karl Stieler / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

  2. ABS House which is the headquarters for the Australian Bureau of Statistics located at Belconnen, Australian Capital Territory

    1911

    Australia counts itself

    The first national census of Australia was held, counting about 4.5 million people.

    Wikipedia: 1911 Australian censusWikipedia: Australian Bureau of Statistics

    Photo: Bidgee / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)

  3. The British Columbia Parliament Buildings in Victoria , British Columbia , Canada

    1991

    A first for Canada's provinces

    Rita Johnston became premier of British Columbia, the first woman to lead a Canadian province.

    Wikipedia: Rita Johnston

    Photo: Ryan Bushby ( HighInBC ) / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.5)

  4. MS Dhoni speaking at the panel discussion Prabhav '23, conducted by RIGI in 2023

    2011

    India lifts the Cricket World Cup

    Captain MS Dhoni hit a six to win the final in Mumbai, giving India its second World Cup, 28 years after the first.

    Wikipedia: 2011 Cricket World Cup finalWikipedia: MS Dhoni

    Photo: RIGI / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0)

Moments chosen for discovery, creativity and courage. Each one links to a source where you can read more; photos are credited to their owners.