March 2nd is Banana Cream Pie Day and Dr. Seuss Day.
Welcome to the 61st day of the year! We’re gradually getting through the year, but we still have another 304 days until we reach the new year.
March 2 had its fair share of disasters but has redeemed itself in history in other areas like technology and the growth of the United States of America.
Did you know that on this day in 1969, the Concorde airplane was tested for the first time? The flight took place in Toulouse, France.
Keep reading for more interesting facts about March 2nd in history!
What Events Happened On March 2 In History?
2008 Dmitry Medvedev was elected as the third President of Russia.
1998 Jupiter’s moon was found to have a liquid ocean under a thick crust of ice.
1989 Madonna featured in a Pepsi Commercial during NBC-TV’s “Cosby Show.”
1972 The US spacecraft Pioneer 10 launched.
1969 The Concorde airplane was tested for the first time in Toulouse, France.
1965 The musical “The Sound of Music,” starring Julie Andrews, premiered.
1949 Automatic street lights first appeared in New Milford, Connecticut, US.
1933 The original “King Kong” movie was shown at Radio City Music Hall and RKO Roxy, New York City, US.
1933 An 8.4 magnitude Sanriku Earthquake and tsunami rocked Japan.
1910 Two trains crashed in a snowstorm in Wellington, Washington, USA, claiming the lives of 96 people.
1836 The Republic of Texas declared independence from Mexico during the Texas Revolution.
1797 The Bank of England printed the first one-pound and two-pound banknotes.
Famous Quotes Said On March 2
What is your favorite quote from March 2? Here are the most noteworthy quotes said on this day throughout history.
1842
“We are not what we are, nor do we treat or esteem each other for such, but for what we are capable of being.”
– Henry David Thoreau
Famous People Born On March 2
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Daniel Craig? See what other famous people were born on this day.
1997 Becky G
American Singer
- Age:
- 25 years old
- Born In:
- California, USA
1962 Jon Bon Jovi
American Rock Singer
- Age:
- 60 years old
- Born In:
- New Jersey, USA
1998 James Arthur
English Singer
- Age:
- 24 years old
- Born In:
- England, UK
1968 Daniel Craig
English Actor
- Age:
- 54 years old
- Born In:
- England, UK
Special Holidays On March 2
Looking for a reason to celebrate? Well, here’s a few! These unique holidays are sure to bring some enjoyment to your day.
National Banana Cream Pie Day
Spoons at the ready, everyone, as today we celebrate cream pie! And not just any pie - today is Banana Cream Pie Day. So why not spend time in your kitchen, and whip up a delicious banana cream pie to share with your family and friends?
Dr. Seuss Day
What better day than Dr. Seuss’ birthday to dive into his wonderfully wacky world? Schools around the US celebrate this day by doing group readings of Suess’s books, but if you’re not school-age - no worries, you can still get involved by picking up one of his stories!
March 2 Birthday Facts, Zodiac & Birthstone
People who were born on March 2 all share the Pisces star sign.
Pisces is represented by the fish and is the twelfth and final sign in the zodiac. Anyone who was born between February 19 and March 20 falls into this astrological sign.
All those born in March have the Aquamarine birthstone. Aquamarine gets its name from an old Latin expression meaning “seawater.” Like the still pristine waters, the Aquamarine stone brings an abundance of peace into the wearer’s life.
If you were lucky enough to be born on March 2, you were likely conceived around June 9, the year before.
