1. Boston Tea Party Anniversary: December 2, 1773 marks the day of the infamous Boston Tea Party, where colonists in Boston protested against British taxation by throwing tea from British ships into the harbor. This event played a pivotal role in sparking the American Revolution.

2. Deadly Cocoanut Grove Fire: On December 2, 1942, one of the deadliest nightclub fires in U.S. history occurred at the Cocoanut Grove nightclub in Boston. The fire killed 492 people and injured hundreds more. The tragedy prompted major changes in fire safety regulations and codes.

3. The First U.S. Dental School: The Harvard School of Dental Medicine, the first dental school in the United States, was established in Boston on December 2, 1867. Today, it is one of the leading dental schools in the country.

4. First Female Judge Appointed: On December 2, 1935, Florence Allen was appointed as a federal judge in Ohio, becoming the first female judge in the United States. Allen was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, but grew up in Ohio, where she also practiced law.

5. Boston University Founded: Boston University was founded on December 2, 1839, as the Newbury Biblical Institute. It later became the Boston Theological School, and eventually merged with Boston University Law School to become part of Boston University. Today, it is a leading private research university with a diverse student body and a range of academic programs.