1. The University of Wisconsin football team played their first-ever game on November 2, 1889, defeating Whitewater Normal School 45-0. This game marked the beginning of a long and successful history for the Badgers football program.

2. On November 2, 1903, the town of Peshtigo was struck by a devastating fire that destroyed the entire town and killed over 1,200 people. This event remains one of the deadliest wildfires in American history, and is often overshadowed by the Great Chicago Fire which occurred on the same day.

3. In 1954, Wisconsin Senator Joseph McCarthy was re-elected to a second term on November 2. McCarthy was a controversial figure known for his aggressive anti-communist rhetoric, and his tactics led to widespread investigations and accusations of government corruption.

4. On November 2, 1960, John F. Kennedy made a campaign stop in Madison, Wisconsin during his presidential campaign. He addressed a crowd of over 15,000 people at the University of Wisconsin, rallying support for his candidacy.

5. November 2, 1992 marked the first day of operation for the Miller Park Stadium District Board, which was responsible for overseeing the construction and management of Miller Park, the home of the Milwaukee Brewers baseball team. The stadium opened in 2001 and has since become a beloved landmark in Milwaukee.