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February 2: Facts & Historical Events On This Day

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Did you know that on this day, February 2, 1852, London opened the world's first public flushing toilets?

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February 2nd celebrates World Play Your Ukulele Day & Heavenly Hash Day.

Today marks the 33rd day of the year. We’re slowly getting through the year, but still have 333 days remianing in 2024.

If you happen to be looking for some major events, facts and happenings that all fall on February 2nd then look no further. From dark times to historical events that brightened our future, we’ve got you covered.

Did you know that on this day in 1852, London opened the world’s first public flushing toilets? The drains were connected to sewers that fed directly into the River Thames.

Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about February 2nd in history!

Events

What memorable events happened on February 2 in history? Keep reading to find out!

2022

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket ferried a US National Reconnaissance Office payload into orbit.

The mission, NROL-87, is unfortunately highly classified, but it’s assumed that its payload was a spy satellite of some sort, given the NRO built it. This was the first time a Falcon 9 rocket was used for an NRO mission. Each NRO mission has its own custom-made patch, and NROL-87 was no different – this time, the patch featured a wild mountain goat on high alert atop the peak of a mountain.

2022

Tesla recalled 54,000 of their Model S Sedans, Model 3 Sedans, Model Y SUVs, and X SUVs due to a software malfunction on their “Full Self Driving” feature.

2019

Forty mummies were discovered and unearthed in Tuna el-Gebel, South Cairo, Egypt.

OTD in 2019: Forty mummies were discovered and unearthed in Tuna el-Gebel

The mummies are believed to be from 323-30 BC.

2009

RuPaul’s Drag Race season 1 debuted on Logo TV.

BeBe Zahara Benet won the contest snatching a cash prize of $20,000.

2000

The Oxygen TV Network debuted on cable.

1974

“The Way We Were” by Barbra Streisand reached number one on the Billboard 100 charts.

This was Streisand’s first number one hit in the US. It was also Billboard’s No. 1 song and even won an Academy Award for Best Song in 1974.

1952

The high-end fashion label Givenchy was presented for the first time in Paris, with the first model being Bettina Graziani.

1935

A polygraph test was conducted by its inventor, Leonarde Keeler, for the first time.

OTD in 1935: A polygraph test was conducted by its inventor

While Keeler had already tested his invention out, this was the first time he used it to aid a criminal investigation. The two suspects who were tested later declared themselves guilty based on the evidence from the lie detector test.

1928

The Great Fall River fire destroyed many businesses downtown in Fall River, Massachusetts.

Although no deaths occurred, five city blocks were completely destroyed. The fire is known as the worst seen in Fall River.

1925

The first Sears retail store opened in Chicago.

1913

Grand Central Terminal opened in New York City.

1901

Queen Victoria’s funeral took place at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, England.

OTD in 1901: Queen Victoria's funeral took place at St. George's Chapel

1852

London opened the world’s first public flushing toilets.

OTD in 1852: London opened the world's first public flushing toilets.

The toilet was located at 95 Fleet Street.

1709

Captain William Dampier rescued British Sailor Alexander Selkirk after 52 months of being left on an island.

Selkirk’s story inspired Daniel Defoe to write “Robinson Crusoe.”

Famous Births

Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Shakira? See what other famous people were born on this day.

1977

Shakira

Colombian

Singer

Shakira

Age:

47 years old

Born In:

Atlántico, Colombia

2002

Soni Bringas

American

Actress

Soni Bringas

Age:

22 years old

Born In:

Oregon, USA

1987

Gerard Piqué

Spanish

Soccer Player

Gerard Piqué

Age:

37 years old

Born In:

Catalonia, Spain

1940

David Jason

English

Actor

David Jason

Age:

84 years old

Born In:

England, UK

Famous Deaths

Unfortunately, February 2nd has also been a day where we’ve had to say some goodbyes over the years…

1957

1979

Sid Vicious

English

Musician

Sid Vicious

1957

1979

Sid Vicious

Sid Vicious was an English musician born on May 10, 1957. He died on this day in 1979, at age 21 in New York City, New York, USA.

Died On:

Feb 2, 1979 (Age 21)

Died In:

New York, USA

1974

2013

Chris Kyle

American

Sniper

Chris Kyle

1974

2013

Chris Kyle

Chris Kyle was an American sniper born on April 8, 1974. He died on this day in 2013, at age 38 in Erath County, Texas, USA.

Died On:

Feb 2, 2013 (Age 38)

Died In:

Texas, USA

1967

2014

Philip Seymour Hoffman

American

Actor

Philip Seymour Hoffman

1967

2014

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Philip Seymour Hoffman was an American actor born on July 23, 1967. He died on this day in 2014, at age 46 in Manhattan, New York, USA.

Died On:

Feb 2, 2014 (Age 46)

Died In:

New York, USA

1872

1970

Bertrand Russell

British

Mathematician

Bertrand Russell

1872

1970

Bertrand Russell

Bertrand Russell was a British mathematician born on May 18, 1872. He died on this day in 1970, at age 97 in Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd, Wales, UK.

Died On:

Feb 2, 1970 (Age 97)

Died In:

Wales, UK

Quotes

Who said what today throughout history? Here are the most famous things people have said on February 2nd.

1956

It seems this is an age of clever critics who keep bewailing the fact that there are no works worthy of criticism.

Sylvia Plath

Sylvia Plath

American Poet

Special Holidays

If you can spare some time today, here are some unique holidays you could get involved with.

February 2: World Play Your Ukulele Day
United States

World Play Your Ukulele Day

Have you been thinking about learning a musical instrument recently? Today is Play Your Ukulele Day, so why not try learning to play this little four-stringed instrument?

February 2: National Heavenly Hash Day
United States

National Heavenly Hash Day

Like all things, there are many ways you can make heavenly hash – as long as you’re using marshmallows, you’re pretty much alright! So what are you waiting for? It’s time to indulge your sweet tooth and eat some heavenly hash!

THe Fact Site’s

Fun Fact Of The Day

Tupac was the first US artist to have an album reach Billboard #1 while still in prison. It was his third studio album, titled “Me Against the World.”

Birthday & Zodiac

For those of you who were born on February 2nd, your star sign is Aquarius.

Air is the element given to Aquarius because they are in the middle of the winter season, meaning they can be stubborn.

If you were born during February, then your birthstone is the Amethyst. Wearing this violet gem can help to reduce tension and stress. Amethyst symbolizes protection, safety, and protection against overall bad health.

Anyone born on Feb 2 would likely have been conceived around May 12 in the previous year.

The due date for babies conceived on February 2nd, 2024, is around October 26th, 2024.

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