November 2 has been an important day in Utah's history for various reasons. Here are five interesting facts about this day.

1. Utah becomes a state:
November 2, 1895, is an important day in Utah's history as it is the day when the state officially became a part of the United States. Utah was the 45th state to join the union, and this event marked the end of a long struggle for statehood that had lasted for almost five decades.

2. Women's suffrage:
On November 2, 1895, women in Utah were granted the right to vote. This made Utah the first state in the country to give women the right to vote, almost 25 years before the 19th Amendment granted suffrage to women nationwide.

3. Expedition to the Great Salt Lake:
On November 2, 1776, two Spanish Franciscan missionaries, Francisco Atanasio Domínguez and Silvestre Vélez de Escalante, embarked on an expedition to find a route from Santa Fe, New Mexico to the mission of Monterey, California. They traveled through Utah and reached the Great Salt Lake in October 1776. However, due to harsh weather and lack of supplies, they had to turn back and return to Santa Fe, still without having found a viable route.

4. The Utah War:
On November 2, 1857, President James Buchanan declared martial law in Utah and sent troops to put down the so-called Utah War. This conflict arose because of tensions between the federal government and the Mormon settlers in Utah, who were politically and socially isolated. The war lasted for two years and resulted in the appointment of a new governor for the territory, who was less hostile towards the Mormons.

5. The Tabernacle Choir:
On November 2, 1910, the Tabernacle Choir in Salt Lake City, Utah, gave its first radio broadcast. The choir, which had been founded nearly a century earlier, in 1847, had become known for its beautiful performances and had gained a large following. The radio broadcast helped to spread the choir's music to a wider audience and contributed to its continuing popularity in the years that followed.

In conclusion, November 2 has been a significant date in Utah's history, marking the state's entry into the Union, the granting of women's suffrage, and important events such as the Utah War and the first radio broadcast of the Tabernacle Choir.