June 2nd is a day marked by significant transitions. In 1946, the Italian people voted to transform their nation from a monarchy into a republic, leading to the exile of King Umberto II. This day also witnessed the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953; a groundbreaking event, as it was the first British coronation to be televised. Join us as we explore these pivotal moments of change, alongside other notable events of June 2nd, including the formation of the Palestine Liberation Organization in 1964 and the official name change of Turkey to Türkiye in 2022.