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2 November is the second day of November in the Gregorian calendar. In common years it is the 306th day of the year; in leap years it is the 307th. It follows All Saints’ Day (November 1) and precedes November 3.

Cultural and religious observances on this date vary by tradition. In Western Christianity, All Souls’ Day is

Historical notes on 2 November include its role in United States state history and elections. On November

Related topics include the Gregorian calendar, All Souls’ Day, and Día de Muertos, as well as regional

observed
on
November
2
as
a
day
of
prayer
for
the
souls
of
the
faithful
departed.
Many
Catholic
and
Anglican
communities
hold
commemorative
services
and
visit
cemeteries.
In
Mexico
and
parts
of
Latin
America,
Día
de
Muertos
(Day
of
the
Dead)
is
commonly
celebrated
from
October
31
through
November
2,
with
November
2
often
emphasizing
remembrance
of
deceased
adults
and
children.
Some
countries
designate
the
date
as
a
public
holiday
or
part
of
a
broader
period
of
remembrance
following
All
Saints’
Day.
2,
1889,
the
U.S.
states
of
North
Dakota
and
South
Dakota
were
admitted
to
statehood.
The
date
also
coincides
with
Election
Day
in
years
when
November
2
falls
on
a
Tuesday;
for
example,
November
2,
1920,
was
election
day
in
the
United
States
that
year,
resulting
in
Warren
G.
Harding’s
victory.
observances
of
remembrance
associated
with
the
date.