On April 2, 1925, a new design for the Oklahoma state flag was officially adopted. Created by Louise Funk Fluke, it features the Osage Nation buffalo-skin shield, crossed with a peace pipe and an olive branch, symbolizing peace and reflecting the state’s Native American heritage. In 1941, the word “Oklahoma” was added at the bottom to enhance the flag’s recognition. Image via Wikimedia Commons, public domain
A route 16 trolley in front of Saint Kevin’s Church on Columbia Road, just south of Uphams Corner in Dorchester, Massachusetts on April 2, 1948 Image from Boston Public Works Department via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
Reconstruction of the sailing route of Juan Ponce de Leon to Florida before making landfall on April 2, 1513. Image from 1913 via Wikimedia Commons, public domain
On today’s date April 2, 1964 The Beach Boys began recording their hit song “I Get Around” Image: Trailer screenshot of The Beach Boys performing “I Get Around” on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1964 via Wikimedia Commons, public domain
Gloria Henry was born on April 2, 1923 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Here’s a photo of Gloria about 12 years before she starred as Mrs. Alice Mitchell in the popular TV show Dennis the Menace. Image by Columbia Pictures via Wikimedia Commons, public domain
On April 2, 1863 Confederate capital Richmond, Virginia was the scene of civil unrest sparked by shortages and high prices of food. Called the Bread Riot, a group of about 5,000, mostly poor women, broke into and looted about a dozen stores and warehouses until order was restored. Wikimedia Commons, public domain in the US
The Fall of Richmond, Va. on the Night of April 2, 1865. Image via Wikimedia Commons, public domain
On today’s date April 2, 1869: American baseball player, coach and manager Hughie Jennings was born in Pittston, Pennsylvania. Hughie, while playing for the Baltimore Orioles during the 1896 season, was hit by 51 pitches – the most times a batter was hit by pitches during a single season. Photo: Hughie Jennings (seated right) next to fellow star Baltimore Orioles: Joe Kelly (seated left), outfielder Wee Willie Keeler (standing left) and third baseman John T. McGraw (standing right): c. 1895 by BPL CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
On today’s date April 2, 1968 Stanley Kubrick’s film “2001: A Space Odyssey” had its world premiere at the Uptown Theater in Washington, D.C. Image via Wikimedia Commons, public domain
American outlaw Will Carver, standing on the left in the back row in this famous Wild Bunch photo, was shot and killed by Sheriff E. S. Briant and his deputies in the Jack Owens’ Bakery on the evening of April 2, 1901 in Sonora, Texas. Image via Wikimedia Commons, public domain
President Woodrow Wilson asking Congress to declare war on Germany on April 2, 1917, causing the United States to enter World War I. Image via Wikimedia Commons, public domain
Founder of the Chrysler Corporation, Walter Percy Chrysler, was born on April 2, 1875 in Wamego, Kansas. Before becoming one of the wealthiest men in America, Chrysler started as a railroad mechanic. Image via Wikimedia Commons, public domain
American actor and WWII U.S. Coast Guard veteran Buddy Ebsen was born on April 2, 1908 in Belleville, Illinois. Before playing the role of Jed Clampett in the TV series, the Beverly Hillbillies, Ebsen performed on Broadway with his sister and appeared in musical films. Here he is dancing with Shirley Temple in the 1936 movie musical Captain January. Image via Alamy
