Historical Events
- At 3pm the BBC begins the world's first regular high-definition TV broadcast service from specially constructed studios at Alexandra Palace, North London
- The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) is established
Famous Birthdays
- Rose Elizabeth Bird, California Supreme Court Justice (1977-87), born in Tucson, Arizona (d. 1999)
Famous Deaths
- Martin Lowry, English chemist (Brønsted–Lowry acid–base theory), dies at 62
Died in 1936 1936 Highlights
About November 2, 1936
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 5 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Scorpio
