Today in Mormon History - Nov 02

The First Presidency announced the establishment of Latter-day Saint Charities, a charitable, nonprofit corporation designed to help the Church deliver humanitarian aid to the poor and needy of the world. (1)
-- 15 years ago today - Nov 2, 1996

[Apostle George Albert Smith Journal] he departs SLC for the Hawaiian Islands, South Pacific Islands, New Zealand, Australia, returning to SLC on July 15. (2)
-- 75 years ago today - Nov 2, 1936

[Joseph Smith] The Kirtland Safety Society, also known as The Kirtland Bank, is formed for use by church members in financial affairs. (3)
-- 175 years ago today - Nov 2, 1836

1 - Church News: Historical Chronology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/58765/Historical-chronology-of-The-Church-of-Jesus-Christ-of-Latter-day-Saints.html
2 - Journals of George Albert Smith
3 - Wikipedia, Joseph Smith Chronology, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronology_of_Joseph_Smith,_Jr.