Buddhist New Year Sagaalgan, self-renewal day and reading day – the most interesting events on February 2 on Athletistic.
In the Gregorian calendar, February 2 is the 33rd day of 2024. There are 333 days left in the year.
- Day I
- Hedgehog Day
- Buddhist New Year Sagaalgan
- Self Transformation Day
- World Read Aloud Day
- Sled Dog Day
- Ukulele Day
- Wetlands Day
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day
What events happened on February 2
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962 – birth of the First Reich – the Holy Roman Empire.
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1536 – Buenos Aires is founded by Spanish conquistadors.
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1702 – Peter I issued a decree, which laid the foundation for the Baltic Fleet.
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1887 – Groundhog Day was officially celebrated in the United States for the first time.
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1892 – patented metal bottle cap.
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1922 – James Joyce’s novel Ulysses is first published.
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1943 – Battle of Stalingrad ends.
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1956 – the first launch of a rocket with a nuclear warhead was carried out at the Kapustin Yar test site.
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2015 – Ukrainian artist Andrey Kuzmenko died.
Who was born on February 2
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1829 – German zoologist and traveler Alfred Brehm
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1845 – Ukrainian physicist and electrical engineer, science organizer, public figure Ivan Pulyuy.
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1875 – Austro-American violinist and composer Fritz Kreisler.
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1882 – Irish writer and poet James Joyce.
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1883 – Soviet composer, music figure, teacher, professor Mikhail Gnesin.
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1885 – Soviet statesman and military leader Mikhail Frunze.
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1977 – Colombian singer, songwriter, dancer, producer, choreographer and model Shakira.
Town and church holidays
On this day, the Orthodox Church honors the memory of St. Euthymius the Great. He was a Palestinian healer and prophet. He lived in the desert and built a monastery there.
Traditions and rituals
The day is considered very successful for weddings, making matches and any romance. And also for the child’s baptism and his future happiness. In addition, people noticed that on February 2, women gave birth easily and successfully.
Signs
- A sunny day means a hot and dry spring.
- What day is February 2, as well as Maslenitsa.
- Frost – for cold nights.
- Warming and freezing conditions – towards early spring.
Whose birthday is today?
February 2 name days are celebrated by: Semyon, Inna, Rimma, Efim, Lev, Zakhar, Pavel.
Source: korrespondent
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