April 2nd observes Peanut Butter and Jelly Day & Ferret Day.
Congratulations you survived April Fool’s Day! We now welcome you to day two of April, and the 92nd day of the year.
While this day may not sound as eventful as yesterday, we can assure you that it’s still been an important day throughout history. Here you’ll find interesting events that happened on this day.
Did you know that on this day, April 2, 1921, Albert Einstein visited New York City? It was his first time in the city and he lectured on his Theory of Relativity.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about April 2nd in history!
Historical Events
What memorable events happened on April 2 in history? Keep reading to find out!
The armies of Sultan Mehmed II arrived at Constantinople’s outer walls and prepared to lay siege to the city.
Mehmed's armies made camp to the west of the city, the only part which was accessible by land. Thanks to Mehmed's armies' expert siegecraft, Constantinople was captured after just fifty-three days.
Famous Births
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Alec Guinness? See what other famous people were born on this day.
1939
Marvin Gaye
American Singer
Died On
Apr 1, 1984 (Age 44)
Born IN
Washington D.C., USA
1975
Pedro Pascal
Chilean-American Actor
Age
50 years old
Born IN
Santiago, Chile
1977
Michael Fassbender
German-Irish Actor
Age
48 years old
Born IN
Baden-Wurttemburg, Germany
1805
Hans Christian Andersen
Danish Author
Died On
Aug 4, 1875 (Age 70)
Born IN
Odense, Denmark
1914
Alec Guinness
English Actor
Died On
Aug 5, 2000 (Age 86)
Born IN
England, UK
1947
Sam Anderson
American Actor
Age
78 years old
Born IN
North Dakota, USA
Birthday & Zodiac
Everyone who was born on this day shares the star sign of Aries.
Fire is the element given to Aries, and those born under this sign harness a burning flame inside them – especially when they become deeply passionate about something.
All those born in April have the Diamond birthstone. Diamond comes from the Greek word “adamas,” which means “invincible” or “unbreakable.” Before engaging in battle, warriors wore diamonds to give them strength, courage, and “invincible” protection.
The daisy, April’s birth flower, stands for purity and simplicity, capturing the essence of those born in this blossoming month. Sweet peas, the secondary birth flower, embody delicate pleasure and farewells.
People born on April 2 were likely conceived the previous year on July 10.
A baby conceived on April 2nd, 2025, will likely be born around December 24th, 2025.
Famous Deaths
Unfortunately, April 2nd has also been a day where we've had to say some goodbyes over the years…
Quotes
Every day brings a new quote - here are the most well-known quotes spoken or written on Apr 2nd in history.
1883
“If I succeed in putting some warmth and love into the work, then it will find friends. Carrying on working is the thing.”
Vincent van Gogh
(Dutch Painter)
Special Holidays
If you're looking for something to do today, maybe these special holidays might just help to cure your boredom!
United States
National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
Did you know that the average American will have eaten 2000 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches before they graduate high school? Today is Peanut Butter and Jelly Day so why not make it a few more?
United States
National Ferret Day
Humans domesticated ferrets more than 2,000 years ago to help them hunt, but today they’re most commonly kept as pets! So celebrate Ferret Day by appreciating your pet ferret, if you’re lucky enough to have one, or by researching more about these fuzzy little guys.
Fact Of The Day
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