February 2nd celebrates World Play Your Ukulele Day & Heavenly Hash Day.
Today marks the 33rd day of the year. We’re slowly getting through the year, but still have 332 days remaining in 2025.
If you happen to be looking for some major events, facts and happenings that all fall on February 2nd then look no further. From dark times to historical events that brightened our future, we’ve got you covered.
Did you know that on this day, February 2, 1852, London opened the world’s first public flushing toilets? The drains were connected to sewers that fed directly into the River Thames.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about February 2nd in history!
Historical Events
What memorable events happened on February 2 in history? Keep reading to find out!
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket ferried a US National Reconnaissance Office payload into orbit.
The mission, NROL-87, is unfortunately highly classified, but it's assumed that its payload was a spy satellite of some sort, given the NRO built it. This was the first time a Falcon 9 rocket was used for an NRO mission. Each NRO mission has its own custom-made patch, and NROL-87 was no different - this time, the patch featured a wild mountain goat on high alert atop the peak of a mountain.
Tesla recalled 54,000 of their Model S Sedans, Model 3 Sedans, Model Y SUVs, and X SUVs due to a software malfunction on their “Full Self Driving” feature.
A polygraph test was conducted by its inventor, Leonarde Keeler, for the first time.
While Keeler had already tested his invention out, this was the first time he used it to aid a criminal investigation. The two suspects who were tested later declared themselves guilty based on the evidence from the lie detector test.
Famous Births
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Shakira? See what other famous people were born on this day.
1977
Shakira
Colombian Singer
Age
48 years old
Born IN
Atlántico, Colombia
2002
Soni Bringas
American Actress
Age
23 years old
Born IN
Oregon, USA
1987
Gerard Piqué
Spanish Soccer Player
Age
38 years old
Born IN
Catalonia, Spain
1940
David Jason
English Actor
Age
85 years old
Born IN
England, UK
Birthday & Zodiac
For those of you who were born on February 2nd, your star sign is Aquarius.
Air is the element given to Aquarius because they are in the middle of the winter season, meaning they can be stubborn.
If you were born during February, then your birthstone is the Amethyst. Wearing this violet gem can help to reduce tension and stress. Amethyst symbolizes protection, safety, and protection against overall bad health.
The violet, February’s primary birth flower, represents the loyal and faithful nature of individuals born during this time. Primroses, as the secondary birth flower, signify youthful love and new beginnings.
Anyone born on Feb 2 would likely have been conceived around May 12 in the previous year.
The due date for babies conceived on February 2nd, 2025, is around October 26th, 2025.
Famous Deaths
Unfortunately, February 2nd has also been a day where we've had to say some goodbyes over the years…
1957 — 1979
Sid Vicious
English Musician Sid Vicious was born on May 10, 1957. He died on this day in 1979, at age 21 in New York, USA.
1974 — 2013
Chris Kyle
American Sniper Chris Kyle was born on April 8, 1974. He died on this day in 2013, at age 38 in Texas, USA.
1967 — 2014
Philip Seymour Hoffman
American Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman was born on July 23, 1967. He died on this day in 2014, at age 46 in New York, USA.
1872 — 1970
Bertrand Russell
British Mathematician Bertrand Russell was born on May 18, 1872. He died on this day in 1970, at age 97 in Wales, UK.
Quotes
Who said what today throughout history? Here are the most famous things people have said on February 2nd.
1956
“It seems this is an age of clever critics who keep bewailing the fact that there are no works worthy of criticism.”
Sylvia Plath
(American Poet)
Special Holidays
If you can spare some time today, here are some unique holidays you could get involved with.
United States
World Play Your Ukulele Day
Have you been thinking about learning a musical instrument recently? Today is Play Your Ukulele Day, so why not try learning to play this little four-stringed instrument?
United States
National Heavenly Hash Day
Like all things, there are many ways you can make heavenly hash - as long as you’re using marshmallows, you’re pretty much alright! So what are you waiting for? It’s time to indulge your sweet tooth and eat some heavenly hash!
Fact Of The Day
Days Until
Your countdown to 2025's upcoming special days!
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Valentine's Day
12 days
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Women's Day
34 days
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St Patrick's Day
43 days
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Earth Day
79 days
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Halloween
271 days
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Christmas Day
326 days
