#thisdayinhistory - Anniversaries of important events
On January 2, several important events have occurred throughout history. Here are some notable anniversaries:

Events:
1. In 1912, the International Lawn Tennis Challenge took place in Christchurch, New Zealand. Norman Brookes and Alfred Dunlop defeated Americans Maurice McLoughlin and Beals Wright with a score of 6-4, 5-7, 7-5, 6-4. This victory secured Australasia's unassailable 3-0 lead and resulted in a final win of 4-0 [[2]](https://www.onthisday.com/events/january/2).

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Learn more:
1. [January 2: Facts & Historical Events On This Day - The Fact Site](https://www.thefactsite.com/day/january-2/)
2. [Historical Events on January 2 - On This Day](https://www.onthisday.com/events/january/2)
3. [On This Day - What Happened Today In History | Britannica](https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/January-2)