This Day in History: July 2

Subhas Chandra Bose Arrested

Subhas Chandra Bose, one of the most prominent Indian nationalist leaders and founder of the All India Forward Bloc, was arrested by the British authorities in Kolkata on July 2, 1940.

Section 377 Struck Down

In a landmark judgment on July 2, 2009, the Delhi High Court decriminalized homosexuality in India. The court struck down Section 377 of the IPC, under which same-sex sexual acts were punishable by up to 10 years in prison.

World Sports Journalists Day

World Sports Journalists Day is celebrated annually on July 2 to recognize and honour the contributions of sports journalists around the world. Sports journalists play a vital role in bringing sports news and stories to the public.

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Simla Agreement Signed

On July 2, 1972, Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and Pakistani President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto signed the Simla Agreement that aimed to normalize relations between India and Pakistan following the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Becomes a World Heritage Site

The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus), a magnificent railway station in Mumbai, India, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on July 2, 2004.