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Historical events for the 2nd of February. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on February 2.
February 2 is the 33rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 332 days remain until the end of the year (333 in leap years).
Discover what happened on February 2 with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.
On This Day In History - February 2: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.
Major Events. 1653 New Amsterdam becomes a city, later renamed New York City. 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ends the Mexican–American War. Mexico loses 55 percent of its territory to the US, including California, Nevada and Utah in exchange for $15 million.
1461 Battle of Mortimer's Cross: in a major battle of the War of the Roses Yorkist army of Edward, Earl of March, defeats Lancaster force led by Jasper Tudor. 1536 Pedro de Mendoza founds Argentine city of Buenos Aires.
February 2nd stands as a beacon through the annals of history, illuminating a day marked by pivotal moments that have indelibly shaped the course of human civilization. From the crowning of emperors and the signing of treaties to groundbreaking political reforms and dramatic shifts in power, this date reflects the complexity and dynamism of the ...
On February 2, Shakira, Ayn Rand, Park Geun-Hye were born and Philip Seymour Hoffman, Bertrand Russell, Gene Kelly died.
Today in history – which major historical events happened on February 2? Who was born on this date, who died? In which year did the birth or death occur?
February 2. Select date. Today's Stories: The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. Listen to this page. The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed in the village of Guadalupe Hidalgo on February 2, 1848, ending the Mexican War and extending the boundaries of the United States west to the Pacific Ocean.