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.
March 2
Events on This Day
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1867
146 years agoThe James-Younger Gang, led by infamous villain Jesse James, robs a bank in Savannah, Missouri, leaving one wounded.
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1959
54 years agoJazz great Miles Davis begins the first recording for his album Kind of Blue.
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1962
51 years agoWilt Chamberlain scores 100 points, setting the single-game scoring record in the NBA.
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2004
9 years agoFormer WorldCom CEO Bernard Ebbers is indicted on charges of corporate fraud.
March 2
Born on This Day
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Dr. Seuss
- In these groups:
- The Doctor Is In
- Famous Children's Authors
- Famous Pisceans
Dr. Seuss
Illustrator, Author / 1904 - 1991
Throughout his career, cartoonist and writer Dr. Seuss published 60 children's books, including The Cat in the Hat and Green Eggs and Ham.
Born: March 2, 1904
Birthplace: Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
Occupation: Illustrator, Author -
Jon Bon Jovi
- In these groups:
- Rock of Ages Artists
- Celebrity Death Hoaxes
- Famous Pisceans
Jon Bon Jovi
Singer / 1962 -
Musician and actor Jon Bon Jovi is best known as the lead singer and founder of the rock band Bon Jovi.
1962 | 51 years old
Singer -
Marvin Gaye
- In these groups:
- Apollo Legends
- Soul Train Guests
- Famous Arians
Marvin Gaye
Singer / 1939 - 1984
Marvin Gaye was a soul singer-songwriter with Motown in the 1960s and 1970s. He produced his own records and often addressed controversial themes.
1939 | 44 years old
Singer -
Daniel Craig
- In these groups:
- Hollywood Heartthrobs
- Famous Action Movie Stars
- James Bond Actors
Daniel Craig
Film Actor, Theater Actor / 1968 -
Daniel Craig is an English actor who has played a wide varity of roles but is best known for playing the most recent incarnation of James Bond.
Born: March 2, 1968
Age: 45 years old
Birthplace: Chester, United Kingdom
Occupation: Film Actor, Theater Actor -
Desi Arnaz
- In these groups:
- Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz
- Hispanic Actors
- Hispanic Musicians and Singers
Desi Arnaz
Film Actor, Television Actor, Musician / 1917 - 1986
Desi Arnaz was a Cuban-born actor and musician who is remembered for his marriage to Lucille Ball and their TV show, I Love Lucy.
1917 | 69 years old
Film Actor, Television Actor, Musician -
Chris Martin
- In these groups:
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Sober Celebs
- Famous Fathers
Chris Martin
Activist, Guitarist, Pianist, Singer / 1977 -
Chris Martin is lead singer, rhythm guitarist and pianist for the alternative band Coldplay, which has won two Grammy awards one being for its debut album.
1977 | 36 years old
Activist, Guitarist, Pianist, Singer
March 2
Died on This Day
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D.H. Lawrence
- In these groups:
- Famous Virgoans
- Famous Poets
- Famous Playwrights
D.H. Lawrence
Journalist, Author, Playwright, Poet / 1885 - 1930
D.H. Lawrence is best known for his infamous novel Lady Chatterley's Lover, which was banned in the United States until 1959, and is widely regarded as one of the most influential writers of the 20th century.
Died: March 2, 1930
Age: 44 years old
Place: Vence , France
Occupation: Journalist, Author, Playwright, Poet -
Dusty Springfield
- In these groups:
- Hair Dos and Don'ts
- Name Changers
- Swinging London - Cultural Icons: 1960s
Dusty Springfield
Singer / 1939 - 1999
Hailed as Britain's "best ever pop singer" by Rolling Stone, the English-born Dusty Springfield charted several 1960s hits, including "Son of a Preacher Man."
1999 | 59 years old
Singer -
Howard Carter
- In these groups:
- Famous Academics
- Famous Archaeologists
- Famous Taureans
Howard Carter
Archaeologist / 1874 - 1939
Howard Carter was a British archaeologist who excavated King Tut's tomb beginning in 1922.
1939 | 64 years old
Archaeologist
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