September 2 On This Day in History Timeline
Historical figures and notable personalities born or commemorated on September 2 (09-02) in the 2Day Chrono-Wiki archive.
Notable Figures on September 2 (10)
- Arthur Ashkin (Born: 1922-09-02) — Pioneering physicist, recognized as the father of optical tweezers.
- Austin Abrams (Born: 1996-09-02) — American actor known for roles in 'Euphoria,' 'Do Revenge,' and 'The Inbetweeners.'
- Barbara McClintock (Died: 1992-09-02) — Pioneering cytogeneticist known for discovering maize transposons and genetic recombination.
- Henri Rousseau (Died: 1910-09-02) — French post-Impressionist painter known for his Naïve and Primitive style.
- Ho Chi Minh (Died: 1969-09-02) — Vietnamese communist revolutionary who founded the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.
- Keanu Reeves (Born: 1964-09-02) — Iconic Canadian actor known for action roles, philanthropy, and enduring cinematic presence.
- Keir Starmer (Born: 1962-09-02) — British politician who served as Prime Minister of the UK from 2024 to 2026.
- Pawan Kalyan (Born: 1971-09-02) — Indian actor, politician, and philanthropist known for founding the Janasena Party.
- Pierre de Coubertin (Died: 1937-09-02) — Father of the modern Olympic Games and founder of the IOC.
- William Rowan Hamilton (Died: 1865-09-02) — Pioneering Irish mathematician known for quaternions and mechanics.