1974⚡ Event
F-16 Fighting Falcon first flight
The F-16 Fighting Falcon, the most numerous fixed-wing aircraft currently in military service, made its first flight.
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What Happened on February 2?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for February 2 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Image retrieved via Wikipedia: General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Historical Events on February 2(5)
2004⚡ Event
Roger Federer becomes world No. 1
Swiss tennis player Roger Federer became the top-ranked men's singles player, a position he held for a record 237 consecutive weeks.
sports
2007⚡ Event
Filippo Raciti killed in football violence
Following a Derby di Sicilia match in Catania, football violence caused the death of police officer Filippo Raciti, leading to new safety regulations at Italian sporting events.
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2009⚡ Event
Omid satellite launched
Omid, Iran's first domestically made satellite, was launched from Semnan Space Center.
spacetechnology
2012⚡ Event
MV Rabaul Queen capsizes
The passenger ferry MV Rabaul Queen capsized and sank in rough conditions in the Solomon Sea, resulting in at least 88 deaths.
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Birthdays on February 2(5)
2004🎂 Birth
Eleonore Caburet
Eleonore Caburet, French rhythmic gymnast, was born.
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Deaths on February 2(5)
2023🕊️ Death
K. Viswanath
K. Viswanath was an Indian actor, director, and screenwriter.
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2024🕊️ Death
Carl Weathers
Carl Weathers was an American football player and actor.
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February 2 in History
February 2 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on February 2
Examples currently recorded for February 2 include F-16 Fighting Falcon first flight (1974), Roger Federer becomes world No. 1 (2004), Filippo Raciti killed in football violence (2007). View all events →
Birthdays on February 2
People recorded as born on February 2 include Shiho Katō, Jeff Okudah, Munetaka Murakami. View all birthdays →
Deaths on February 2
Remembered figures who died on February 2 include K. Viswanath, Butch Miles, Don Murray. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on February 2?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for February 2: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for February 2?
- One event currently recorded for February 2 is: F-16 Fighting Falcon first flight.
- Who was born on February 2?
- People recorded as born on February 2 include Shiho Katō, Jeff Okudah, Munetaka Murakami.
- How many historical events are recorded for February 2?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for February 2.
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