2 August in Hindu history
2 August 1861
Prafulla Chandra Ray born at Raruli
The chemist is born in Khulna district. He founds Bengal Chemicals and writes A History of Hindu Chemistry from the Rasashastra texts.
2 August 1954
Dadra and Nagar Haveli freed from Portugal
Volunteers take Silvassa and end Portuguese rule over the enclave. It joins the Indian Union in 1961.