March 2nd is Banana Cream Pie Day and Dr. Seuss Day.
Welcome to the 61st day of the year! We’re gradually getting through the year, but we still have another 304 days left in 2025.
March 2 had its fair share of disasters but has redeemed itself in history in other areas like technology and the growth of the United States of America.
Did you know that on this day, March 2, 1969, the Concorde airplane was tested for the first time? The flight took place in Toulouse, France.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about March 2nd in history!
Historical Events
What memorable events happened on March 2 in history? Keep reading to find out!
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost became the first commercial lander to make a successful soft landing on the Moon.
About the size of a small car and with ten different scientific instruments on board, Blue Ghost began a two-week research mission. Firefly Aerospace was contracted by NASA as part of their Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program, an initiative aimed at boosting the commercial Lunar industry.
An 8.4 magnitude Sanriku Earthquake and tsunami rocked Japan.
A shocking 1,522 people died, 1,542 went missing, and 12,053 people were injured in the disaster.
Famous Births
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Daniel Craig? See what other famous people were born on this day.
1997
Becky G
American Singer
Age
28 years old
Born IN
California, USA
1962
Jon Bon Jovi
American Rock Singer
Age
63 years old
Born IN
New Jersey, USA
1988
James Arthur
English Singer
Age
37 years old
Born IN
England, UK
1968
Daniel Craig
English Actor
Age
57 years old
Born IN
England, UK
Birthday & Zodiac
People who were born on March 2 all share the Pisces star sign.
Pisces is represented by the fish and is the twelfth and final sign in the zodiac. Anyone who was born between February 19 and March 20 falls into this astrological sign.
All those born in March have the Aquamarine birthstone. Aquamarine gets its name from an old Latin expression meaning “seawater.” Like the still pristine waters, the Aquamarine stone brings an abundance of peace into the wearer’s life.
The daffodil, March’s birth flower, stands for renewal and hope, perfectly embodying the vibrant energy of those born in this transitional month. Jonquils, the secondary birth flower, symbolize desires and cheerful love.
If you were lucky enough to be born on March 2, you were likely conceived around June 9, the year before.
A baby that is conceived on March 2nd, 2025, will likely be due later this year around November 23rd.
Quotes
What is your favorite quote from March 2? Here are the most noteworthy quotes said on this day throughout history.
1842
“We are not what we are, nor do we treat or esteem each other for such, but for what we are capable of being.”
Henry David Thoreau
(American Naturalist)
Special Holidays
Looking for a reason to celebrate? Well, here's a few! These unique holidays are sure to bring some enjoyment to your day.
United States
National Banana Cream Pie Day
Spoons at the ready, everyone, as today we celebrate cream pie! And not just any pie - today is Banana Cream Pie Day. So why not spend time in your kitchen, and whip up a delicious banana cream pie to share with your family and friends?
United States
Dr. Seuss Day
What better day than Dr. Seuss’ birthday to dive into his wonderfully wacky world? Schools around the US celebrate this day by doing group readings of Suess’s books, but if you’re not school-age - no worries, you can still get involved by picking up one of his stories!
Fact Of The Day
Days Until
Your countdown to 2025's upcoming special days!
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