August 2nd is known as Coloring Book Day as well as Ice Cream Sandwich Day.
We’d like to welcome you to the 214th day of the year, with only 151 days remaining in 2025.
Get the most interesting facts you can find right here about this day throughout history. Here we’re going to look at what historical events made August 2 so important in history.
Did you know that on this day, August 2, 1776, the finalized copy of the United States Declaration of Independence was signed? This final version had been approved by Congress almost a month prior.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about August 2nd in history!
Historical Events
What memorable events happened on August 2 in history? Keep reading to find out!
Researchers in South Korea developed a tattoo that monitors a person’s health.
The non-invasive "tattoo" applied on the skin is integrated with a wireless chip that will then be connected to an electrocardiogram (ECG) device or other biosensors. The goal was to alert the patient of any potential health issues.
The Space Race began between the two Cold War rivals, the USA and the USSR.
Four days previously, the United States declared that it would send artificial satellites into Earth's orbit. This prompted the USSR to announce that it would do the same, and the race began. The space race ended just shy of twenty years later when the Soviet Union collapsed. The newly-formed Russian Federation agreed to peacefully work on future space ventures with the United States and its allies.
Famous Births
If you were born on this day, you actually have the same birthday as Charli XCX. Here are some other famous people born on August 2nd.
1992
Charli XCX
English Singer
Age
33 years old
Born IN
England, UK
1939
Wes Craven
American Film Director
Died On
Aug 30, 2015 (Age 76)
Born IN
Ohio, USA
1976
Sam Worthington
Australian Actor
Age
49 years old
Born IN
England, UK
1964
Mary-Louise Parker
American Actress
Age
61 years old
Born IN
South Carolina, USA
Birthday & Zodiac
People who were born on August 2 share the Leo star sign.
The constellation Leo is associated with the mythological Nemean lion. Leo is the fifth sign in the zodiac and is ruled by the sun. People born between July 23 & August 22 fall into this astrological sign.
All those born in August have the Peridot birthstone. The peridot is usually a light green color, although the shade can vary depending on how much iron it contains. The peridot stands out from the other birthstones as it’s one of the only gemstones that doesn’t change color depending on light, heat, or other factors.
People born on August 2 were likely conceived the previous year on November 9.
Babies conceived on August 2, 2025, will likely be born around April 25, 2026.
Quotes
Memorable quotes are being said or written every day. Here we have the most notable quotes ever said on August 2nd.
1941
“People grow through experiences, if they meet life honestly and courageously. This is how character is built.”
Eleanor Roosevelt
(American First Lady)
Special Holidays
If you can spare some time today, here are some unique holidays you could get involved with.
United States
National Coloring Book Day
While Coloring Book Day may have used to be for kids, that’s definitely no longer the case! Head to your local bookshop and pick up a kid’s or adult’s coloring book, or just print some pages off the internet. Then, all that’s left to do is color away to your heart’s content!
United States
National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
The history is a little cloudy on who invented ice cream sandwiches, which is a real shame as we’d tell you to thank them today if you could! So instead, get on down to the store and pick up a couple of ice cream sandwiches - it is Ice Cream Sandwich Day, after all!
Fact Of The Day
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