September 2

September 2 is the 245th day of the year (246th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. 120 days remain until the end of the year.

Events

• 1868: The Governor of ‘Akká, on a visit to the Bahá’ís in the city barracks shortly after their arrival, is deeply impressed by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and is moved to improve their conditions.

Deaths

• 1968: Hand of the Cause Tarázu'lláh Samandarí.
• 2015: Suheil Bushrui, first incumbent of the Baha'i Chair for World Peace at the University of Maryland.