What Happened on March 2?
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EVENTS ON MARCH 2
Explore the most important historical events that happened on March 2, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Queen Victoria
Year:
1882
Queen Victoria narrowly escapes an assassination attempt by Roderick Maclean in Windsor.
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Platt Amendment
Year:
1901
The U.S. Congress passes the Platt Amendment limiting the autonomy of Cuba, as a condition of the withdrawal of American troops.
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Rutherford B. Hayes
Year:
1877
Just two days before inauguration, the U.S. Congress declares Rutherford B. Hayes the winner of the 1876 U.S. presidential election even though Samuel J. Tilden had won the popular vote.
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Reconstruction Acts
Year:
1867
The U.S. Congress passes the first Reconstruction Act.
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Alexander II of Russia
Year:
1855
Alexander II becomes Tsar of Russia.
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Great Slave Auction
Year:
1859
The two-day Great Slave Auction, once thought to be the largest such auction in United States history, begins.
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U.S. Steel
Year:
1901
United States Steel Corporation is founded as a result of a merger between Carnegie Steel Company and Federal Steel Company which became the first corporation in the world with a market capital over $1 billion.
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Martha Washington Hotel
Year:
1903
In New York City the Martha Washington Hotel opens, becoming the first hotel exclusively for women.
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BIRTHS ON MARCH 2
Discover famous people and historical figures born on March 2, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Tom Wolfe
Year of birth:
1930
Tom Wolfe, American journalist and author (died 2018)
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Emma Penella
Year of birth:
1930
Emma Penella, Spanish actress (died 2007)
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Roger Walkowiak
Year of birth:
1927
Roger Walkowiak, French cyclist and economist (died 2017)
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Bernard Agré
Year of birth:
1926
Bernard Agré, Ivorian cardinal (died 2014)
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Murray Rothbard
Year of birth:
1926
Murray Rothbard, American economist and historian (died 1995)
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John Cullum
Year of birth:
1930
John Cullum, American actor and singer
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Mikhail Gorbachev
Year of birth:
1931
Mikhail Gorbachev, Russian lawyer and politician, the 8th and final leader of the Soviet Union, Nobel Prize laureate (died 2022)
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Gene Stallings
Year of birth:
1935
Gene Stallings, American football player and coach
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DEATHS ON MARCH 2
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on March 2, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
D. H. Lawrence
Year of death:
1930
D. H. Lawrence, English novelist, poet, playwright, and critic (born 1885)
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Ben Harney
Year of death:
1938
Ben Harney, American pianist and composer (born 1871)
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Howard Carter
Year of death:
1939
Howard Carter, English archaeologist and historian (born 1874)
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Gisela Januszewska
Year of death:
1943
Gisela Januszewska, Austrian physician (born1867)
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Champ Clark
Year of death:
1921
Champ Clark, American lawyer and politician, 41st Speaker of the United States House of Representatives (born 1850)
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Jubal Early
Year of death:
1896
Jubal Early, American general (born 1816)
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John Benjamin Macneill
Year of death:
1880
John Benjamin Macneill, Irish engineer (born 1790)
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Isma'il Pasha of Egypt
Year of death:
1895
Isma'il Pasha, Egyptian politician (born 1830)
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HOLIDAYS ON MARCH 2
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on March 2 around the world.
March 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: March 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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National Education Association
National Read Across America Day (United States)
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Texas Independence Day
Texas Independence Day
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Adwa Victory Day
Adwa Victory Day (Ethiopia)
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Armed Forces Day
Air Force Day (Sri Lanka)
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John Maron
Christian feast day: John Maron
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Agnes of Bohemia
Christian feast day: Agnes of Bohemia
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Baloch people
Baloch Culture Day (Balochistan)
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