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On This Day
Discover events that happened On This Day including famous birthdays and notable deaths. Each day we highlight famous people, past and present, who have impacted our world. Browse sections by selecting the links below or click the calendar to view events on another day.
February 2
Events on This Day
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1795
218 years ago
"Symphony 102 in B flat major" by Franz Joseph Haydn premieres.
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1971
42 years ago
Idi Amin declares himself president of Uganda after leading a military coup.
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1974
39 years ago
Barbra Streisand scores her first Billboard number one single for "The Way We Were," written for her movie of the same name.
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1990
23 years ago
South African President F. W. de Klerk lifts the 30-year ban on the leading anti-apartheid group the African National Congress.
February 2
Born on This Day
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ShakiraShakira
Singer / 1977 -
Born and raised in Barranquilla, Colombia, Shakira is a hugely popular Colombian pop singer who is known for the hits "Whenever, Wherever" and "Hips Don't Lie."
Born: February 2, 1977
Age: 36 years old
Birthplace: Barranquilla, Colombia
Occupation: Singer -
James Joyce
- In these groups:
- Irish Eyes
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous People Named James
James Joyce
Author / 1882 - 1941
James Joyce was an Irish, modernist writer who wrote in a ground-breaking style that was known both for its complexity and explicit content.
1882 | 58 years old
Author -
Farrah Fawcett
- In these groups:
- Studio 54 Patrons
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Actresses
Farrah Fawcett
Actress, Pin-up / 1947 - 2009
Farrah Fawcett was an American actress best known for her role in the TV series Charlie’s Angels. She was also famous for her pin-up status and her signature hairstyle.
1947 | 62 years old
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Ayn Rand
- In these groups:
- Name Changers
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous People Born in 1905
Ayn Rand
Writer / 1905 - 1982
Author Ayn Rand wrote the best-selling books The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged, and promoted the philosophy of objectivism.
Born: February 2, 1905
Birthplace: St. Petersburg, Russia
Occupation: Writer -
Christie Brinkley
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- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Children's Activists
- Famous Models
Christie Brinkley
Children's Activist, Model / 1954 -
Model Christie Brinkley embodies the all-American look that dominated the fashion industry in the 1980s, during which she appeared on over 200 magazine covers.
1954 | 59 years old
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Solomon R. Guggenheim
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- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Philanthropists
- Famous People Born in 1861
Solomon R. Guggenheim
Entrepreneur, Philanthropist / 1861 - 1949
Solomon R. Guggenheim was an American business magnate and art lover who provided the initial collection and name for the Guggenheim Museum.
1861 | 88 years old
Entrepreneur, Philanthropist
February 2
Died on This Day
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Sid Vicious
- In these groups:
- Loved to Death
- Musical Monikers
- Name Changers
Sid Vicious
Bassist, Singer / 1957 - 1979
Punk rocker Sid Vicious became famous as bassist for the Sex Pistols before his entanglement with drugs and Nancy Spungen ended his career and life.
Died: February 2, 1979
Age: 21 years old
Place: New York, New York , United States
Occupation: Bassist, Singer -
Boris Karloff
- In these groups:
- Creepy Actors
- Vampires
- Numerous Nuptials
Boris Karloff
Film Actor / 1887 - 1969
Boris Karloff was an English-born actor whose name became synonymous with horror movies.
1969 | 81 years old
Film Actor -
Gene Kelly
- In these groups:
- Famous Irish-Americans
- Actors Turned Directors
- Honorary Oscar Recipients
Gene Kelly
Film Actor, Dancer / 1912 - 1996
Gene Kelly was a dancer whose athletic style transformed the movie musical and did much to change the American public's conception of male dancers.
1996 | 83 years old
Film Actor, Dancer
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Norman Rockwell
- In these groups:
- Famous Harlem Residents
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Illustrators
Norman Rockwell
Illustrator, Painter / 1894 - 1978
Norman Rockwell illustrated covers for The Saturday Evening Post for 47 years. The public loved his often-humorous depictions of American life.February 3, 1894
Painter -
Lawrence Taylor
Lawrence Taylor
Football Player / 1959 -
American football player Lawrence Taylor was a member of the New York Giants and is considered one of the best linebackers in the history of the game.
February 4, 1959
Football Player -
Red Buttons
- In these groups:
- Celebrity Enlistees
- Famous Military Veterans
- Name Changers
Red Buttons
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Comedian, Television Personality / 1919 - 2006
Actor Red Buttons got his name from the flame-colored hair and uniform as a bellhop. He is best known as a comedian but he had a prolific film career as well.
February 5, 1919
Film Actor -
Natalie Cole
- In these groups:
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Soul Train Guests
- Famous Lefties
Natalie Cole
Singer / 1950 -
Singer Natalie Cole is the daughter of mid-century crooner Nat King Cole and a platinum-selling, Grammy Award–winning musician in her own right.
February 6, 1950
Singer
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Lisa Perez Jackson
- In these groups:
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Engineers
- Famous Chemists
Lisa Perez Jackson
Civil Servant, Engineer, Chemist / 1962 -
Lisa Perez Jackson is a chemical engineer who in 2008 became the first African American to head the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.February 8, 1962
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Jillian Michaels
- In these groups:
- Fitness Gurus
- Famous Aquarians
- Reality TV Stars
Jillian Michaels
Entrepreneur, Reality Television Star / 1974 -
A high-profile trainer and life coach, Jillian Michaels starred on the reality TV show The Biggest Loser and has created her own fitness franchise.
February 18, 1974
Entrepreneur, Reality Television Star
