02 June - Guglielmo Marconi applied for parent for wireless telegraph 2 June 1896

On 2 June 1896, *Guglielmo Marconi* applied for a patent for his wireless telegraph.

*Guglielmo Marconi,* was an Italian inventor and electrical engineer, known for his pioneering work on long-distance radio transmission, development of _Marconi's law,_ and a radio telegraph system. He is credited as the inventor of _radio,_ and he shared the 1909 *Nobel Prize* in Physics with Karl Ferdinand Braun _"in recognition of their contributions to the development of wireless telegraphy"._

*Wireless telegraphy* means transmission of telegraph signals by radio waves; a more specific term for this is _radiotelegraphy._ Before about 1910 when radio became dominant, the term wireless telegraphy was also used for various other experimental technologies for transmitting telegraph signals without wires, such as electromagnetic induction, and ground conduction telegraph systems.
 

02 June - Republic Day in Italy

 

Republic Day in Italy, known as Festa della Repubblica, is a national holiday celebrated annually on June 2nd. It commemorates the institutional referendum held in 1946 when the Italian people voted to abolish the monarchy and establish the Italian Republic. This marked the end of the monarchy and the beginning of a new era for Italy as a democratic republic.

On Republic Day, various ceremonies and events take place throughout the country. The main celebration is held in Rome, where the President of Italy lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, located in the Altare della Patria (Altar of the Fatherland) monument. A military parade also takes place, showcasing the Italian Armed Forces, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Carabinieri.

The streets are decorated with the Italian tricolor flags, and people participate in festivities such as concerts, cultural events, and fireworks displays. It is a day when Italians come together to celebrate their national identity, democracy, and the values of the Italian Republic.

Republic Day is an important symbol of Italian unity and independence. It serves as a reminder of the country's history and the decision to establish a republic after the end of World War II.

02 June - Raj Kapoor death anniversary

 

Raj Kapoor (14 December 1924 – 02 June 1988), an Indian actor, film producer, and film director who worked in Hindi cinema. He is widely considered the greatest showman in Indian cinema and entertainment history. He received multiple accolades, including three National Film Awards and 11 Filmfare Awards in India. The Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award is named after Kapoor. The Government of India honored him with the Padma Bhushan in 1971 for his contributions to the arts. India’s highest award in cinema, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, was bestowed on him in 1987 by the Government of India. In 1935, at the age of 10, he made his acting debut with the film Inquilab. Mera Naam Joker, Sangam, Anari, Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai were some of his best movies. He also directed hit films like Bobby, Ram Teri Ganga Maili, Prem Rog. Kapoor died on 2 June 1988 at the age of 63 in New Delhi, India.

02 June - Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953

 

On June 2, 1953, the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II took place at Westminster Abbey in London, England. Elizabeth II ascended to the throne following the death of her father, King George VI, on February 6, 1952.

The coronation ceremony was a significant event, symbolizing the formal inauguration of Elizabeth II as the Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms. It was the first coronation to be televised, allowing millions of people around the world to witness the historic moment.

The ceremony was conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Geoffrey Fisher, and attended by various dignitaries, including members of the royal family, heads of state from Commonwealth countries, and representatives of foreign governments. Elizabeth II took her coronation oath, promising to uphold the laws of her realms and govern her people with justice and fairness.

During the coronation, Elizabeth II was anointed with holy oil, crowned with the St. Edward's Crown, and presented with other regalia, such as the orb, scepter, and sword of state, symbolizing her authority and power as the monarch.

The event was celebrated with parades, processions, and public gatherings throughout the United Kingdom. It marked the beginning of a new era for the British monarchy and the start of Queen Elizabeth II's reign, which has now become the longest in British history, surpassing that of her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria.

Queen Elizabeth II's coronation has remained a significant and memorable event in British history, symbolizing continuity, tradition, and the enduring nature of the monarchy.

02 June - Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya death anniversary

 

Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya (20 September 1911 – 02 June 1990), an age-old sage of India who founded the All World Gayatri Parivar. He dedicated his life to the betterment of society and culture and character upliftment. He was a combination of a sage man, spiritualist, yogi, philosopher, psychologist, writer, reformer, sage, and seer. Pandit Shriram Sharma died on 2 June 1990 in Haridwar, India.

02 June - Coronation of King Jigme Singye Wangchuk in 1974

 

Jigme Singye Wangchuck born 11 November 1955 is a member of the House of Wangchuck who was the king of Bhutan (Druk Gyalpo) from 1972 until his abdication in favor of his eldest son, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, in 2006.

During his reign, he advocated the use of a Gross National Happiness index to measure the well-being of citizens rather than Gross domestic product.

In his Coronation Address on 2 June 1974, Jigme Singye stressed the need "to attain self-reliance and preserve Bhutan’s sovereignty and independence." He also stressed that any development undertaking should be a genuine collaboration between the people and the government.