What Happened on February 2?
All
events
births
deaths
holidays
EVENTS ON FEBRUARY 2
Explore the most important historical events that happened on February 2, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Battle of Lincoln (1141)
Year:
1141
The Battle of Lincoln, at which Stephen, King of England is defeated and captured by the allies of Empress Matilda.
Like
National League (baseball)
Year:
1876
The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs of Major League Baseball is formed.
Like
Seitsemän veljestä
Year:
1870
The Seven Brothers (Seitsemän veljestä), a novel by Finnish author Aleksis Kivi, is published first time in several thin booklets.
Like
Fall of Osaka Castle
Year:
1868
Pro-Imperial forces capture Osaka Castle from the Tokugawa shogunate and burn it to the ground.
Like
Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
Year:
1887
In Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, the first Groundhog Day is observed.
Like
Melbourne
Year:
1899
The Australian Premiers' Conference held in Melbourne decides to locate Australia's capital city, Canberra, between Sydney and Melbourne.
Like
Grand Central Terminal
Year:
1913
Grand Central Terminal opens in New York City.
Like
Tatmadaw
Year:
2021
The Burmese military establishes the State Administration Council, the military junta, after deposing the democratically elected government in the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état.
Like
BIRTHS ON FEBRUARY 2
Discover famous people and historical figures born on February 2, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Elfi von Dassanowsky
Year of birth:
1924
Elfi von Dassanowsky, Austrian-American singer, pianist, producer (died 2007)
Like
Sonny Stitt
Year of birth:
1924
Sonny Stitt, American saxophonist and composer (died 1982)
Like
Elaine Stritch
Year of birth:
1925
Elaine Stritch, American actress and singer (died 2014)
Like
James Dickey
Year of birth:
1923
James Dickey, American poet and novelist (died 1997)
Like
Svetozar Gligorić
Year of birth:
1923
Svetozar Gligorić, Serbian and Yugoslav chess grandmaster (died 2012)
Like
Liz Smith (journalist)
Year of birth:
1923
Liz Smith, American journalist and author (died 2017)
Like
Red Schoendienst
Year of birth:
1923
Red Schoendienst, American baseball player, coach, and manager (died 2018)
Like
Bonita Granville
Year of birth:
1923
Bonita Granville, American actress and producer (died 1988)
Like
DEATHS ON FEBRUARY 2
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on February 2, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Johannes Popitz
Year of death:
1945
Johannes Popitz, German lawyer and politician (born 1884)
Like
Ado Birk
Year of death:
1942
Ado Birk, Estonian lawyer and politician, 3rd Prime Minister of Estonia (born 1883)
Like
Daniil Kharms
Year of death:
1942
Daniil Kharms, Russian poet and playwright (born 1905)
Like
Carl Friedrich Goerdeler
Year of death:
1945
Carl Friedrich Goerdeler, German economist and politician (born 1884)
Like
Alfred Delp
Year of death:
1945
Alfred Delp, German priest and philosopher (born 1907)
Like
Constantin Carathéodory
Year of death:
1950
Constantin Carathéodory, Greek mathematician and academic (born 1873)
Like
Thomas W. Lamont
Year of death:
1948
Thomas W. Lamont, American banker and philanthropist (born 1870)
Like
Bevil Rudd
Year of death:
1948
Bevil Rudd, South African runner and journalist (born 1894)
Like
HOLIDAYS ON FEBRUARY 2
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on February 2 around the world.
Candlemas
Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple or Candlemas (Western Christianity), and its related observances: Liichtmëssdag (Luxembourg)
Like
Candlemas
Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple or Candlemas (Western Christianity), and its related observances: Chandeleur (France)
Like
Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria de Jaro
Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple or Candlemas (Western Christianity), and its related observances: Our Lady of the Candles (Filipino Catholics)
Like
Virgin of Candelaria
Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple or Candlemas (Western Christianity), and its related observances: Virgin of Candelaria (Tenerife, Spain)
Like
World Wetlands Day
World Wetlands Day
Like
Days of Military Honour
Victory of the Battle of Stalingrad (Russia)
Like
Yemọja
Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple or Candlemas (Western Christianity), and its related observances: Celebration of Yemanja or Our Lady of Navigators (Candomblé)
Like
Quarter days
Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple or Candlemas (Western Christianity), and its related observances: A quarter day in the Christian liturgical calendar (due to Candlemas). (Scotland)
Like