Famous people born on April 2 — and what else happened that day
If your birthday is April 2, you share it with Hans Christian Andersen, Alec Guinness, Marvin Gaye — and you were born under Aries, the sign of the bold, energetic, and first through every door.
Birthday basics for April 2
Aries ♈
Zodiac sign
Diamond
Birthstone
Daisy
Birth flower
92nd
Day of the year
April 2 is the 92nd day of the year (93rd in leap years), with 273 days still to come.
Famous people born on April 2
Hans Christian Andersen — Danish author of fairy tales such as The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling (born 1805).
Alec Guinness — British actor known for Star Wars and The Bridge on the River Kwai (born 1914).
Marvin Gaye — American soul singer known for What's Going On (born 1939).
Also sharing the day:
Émile Zola (b. 1840) — French novelist and journalist, a founder of literary naturalism.
Emmylou Harris (b. 1947) — American singer-songwriter and one of country music's most honored voices.
Michael Fassbender (b. 1977) — German-Irish actor known for Steve Jobs and the X-Men films.
April 2 in history
1792 — The Coinage Act established the United States Mint.
1902 — The Electric Theatre, the first full-time movie theater in the United States, opened in Los Angeles.
1972 — Charlie Chaplin returned to the United States for the first time in twenty years.
1800 — Ludwig van Beethoven led the premiere of his First Symphony in Vienna.
1912 — The RMS Titanic began her sea trials in the waters off Belfast.
1991 — Rita Johnston became the first woman to serve as premier of a Canadian province.
April 2 birthday questions
What zodiac sign is April 2?
Anyone born on April 2 is a Aries — bold, energetic, and first through every door.
What is the birthstone for April 2?
The birthstone for a April 2 birthday is Diamond, and the birth flower is the Daisy.
Who is the most famous person born on April 2?
Hans Christian Andersen is among the best known — Danish author of fairy tales such as The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling (born 1805).
What happened on April 2?
In 1792, The Coinage Act established the United States Mint.
What day of the year is April 2?
April 2 is the 92nd day of the year (93rd in leap years), with 273 days still to come.
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