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). Events. Pre-1600. 506 – Alaric II, eighth king of the Visigoths, promulgates the Breviary of Alaric (Breviarium Alaricianum or Lex Romana Visigothorum), a collection of "Roman law".

Feb 2, 2025 · Historical events for the 2nd of February. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on February 2.

February 2nd is the 33rd day of the Gregorian calendar. On this day, New Amsterdam (New York City) was incorporated; Alexander Selkirk, the inspiration for “Robinson Crusoe,” was rescued after years on a desert island; and Canada legalized same-sex marriage.

On this day in 1990, South African President F.W. de Klerk lifted the 30-year ban on the African National Congress, resulting in the release from prison of Nelson Mandela and marking the beginning of the end of apartheid.

Feb 2, 2025 · See what historic, important and momentous events in history happened on February 2.

Feb 24, 2015 · Discover what happened on February 2 with HISTORY's summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

Mar 22, 2024 · 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 human story.

Feb 2, 2025 · 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. Did You Know? Leonarde Keeler first uses his polygraph machine on criminals, who are later convicted of assault based on its findings in Portage, Wisconsin.

February 2 has been a day marked by transformative events throughout history. From battles that shifted the balance of power to treaties and publications that set the stage for ideological...

February 2 is the 33rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. There are 332 days remaining until the end of the year (333 in leap years).