February 2 History - February 2nd Holiday

Famous Quote For February 2

"We all have the drum major instinct. We all want to be important, to surpass others, to achieve distinction, to lead the parade."

Martin Luther King, Jr., 1968

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February 2 History

1935 - Lie detector first used in court

1932 - Grand Central Terminal opens in New York City

1923 - Ethyl gasoline first marketed, Dayton OH

1922 - James Joyce publishes his modernist masterpiece, "Ulysses"

1887 - First celebration of Groundhog Day (Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania).

This Day In Business

1942 - During World War II - the auto companies for the first time in history completely switch from commercial production to war production.

This Day In Entertainment

1936 - Babe Ruth is elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame with a record 60 home runs in 1927.

This Day In Geography

1536 - The beautiful capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires, is founded by Pedro de Mendoza.

This Day In Sports

1977 - NHL player Ian Turnbull scores 5 goals in game becoming first ever defenseman to do that.

February 2nd Holiday

Groundhog Day - Tradition involving a groundhog's shadow and the end of winter.

Today's Birthday Trivia

She has claimed to be a big fan of the shows Gossip Girl, House, and The Office. Who is she?

Today's Birthday Horoscope

Learn about people born on this day by reading the February 2 Birthday Horoscope.

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