Famous people born on February 2 — and what else happened that day
If your birthday is February 2, you share it with James Joyce, Farrah Fawcett, Shakira — and you were born under Aquarius, the sign of the original, independent, and years ahead of the curve.
Birthday basics for February 2
Aquarius ♒
Zodiac sign
Amethyst
Birthstone
Violet
Birth flower
33rd
Day of the year
February 2 is the 33rd day of the year, with 332 days still to come.
Famous people born on February 2
James Joyce — Irish author of Ulysses (born 1882).
Farrah Fawcett — American actress known for Charlie's Angels (born 1947).
Shakira — Colombian singer known for hits like Hips Don't Lie (born 1977).
Also sharing the day:
Ayn Rand (b. 1905) — Russian-born American novelist who wrote 'The Fountainhead' and 'Atlas Shrugged'.
Graham Nash (b. 1942) — English singer-songwriter of The Hollies and Crosby, Stills & Nash.
Christie Brinkley (b. 1954) — American supermodel and actress who fronted CoverGirl for decades.
February 2 in history
1887 — The first Groundhog Day celebration was held in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
1913 — Grand Central Terminal opened in New York City.
1990 — South African President F. W. de Klerk announced the unbanning of the African National Congress, paving the way for the end of apartheid.
1653 — New Amsterdam, the settlement that later became New York City, was incorporated.
1876 — Baseball's National League was founded, the oldest major professional sports league in North America.
1971 — The Ramsar Convention, an international treaty protecting wetlands, was signed in Ramsar, Iran.
February 2 birthday questions
What zodiac sign is February 2?
Anyone born on February 2 is a Aquarius — original, independent, and years ahead of the curve.
What is the birthstone for February 2?
The birthstone for a February 2 birthday is Amethyst, and the birth flower is the Violet.
Who is the most famous person born on February 2?
James Joyce is among the best known — Irish author of Ulysses (born 1882).
What happened on February 2?
In 1887, The first Groundhog Day celebration was held in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
What day of the year is February 2?
February 2 is the 33rd day of the year, with 332 days still to come.
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