1978⚡ Event
First Non-US/Soviet Cosmonaut in Space
As a cosmonaut on Soyuz 28, Vladimír Remek became the first person from outside the Soviet Union or the United States to go into space.
spacescienceexploration
What Happened on March 2?
Discover 15 historical moments on March 2 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
entertainmentsciencesportswarspaceexplorationartsphilosophy
Hero image inspired by: Battle of Kherson
Historical Events on March 2(5)
1995⚡ Event
Discovery of Top Quark Announced
Researchers at Fermilab in Illinois announced the discovery of the top quark, the most massive of all observed elementary particles.
science
2014⚡ Event
Oscar Selfie Taken
The Oscar selfie, considered to be one of the most influential photographs of all time, was taken at the 86th Academy Awards ceremony.
entertainmentarts
2017⚡ Event
Naming Ceremony for New Elements
A naming ceremony for the chemical elements moscovium, tennessine, and oganesson took place at the Russian Academy of Sciences in Moscow.
science
2022⚡ Event
Kherson Captured by Russian Forces
Russian forces captured the city of Kherson, the only regional capital to be taken during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
war
Famous Birthdays on March 2(5)
Notable Deaths on March 2(5)
2019🕊️ Death
Mike Oliver
Mike Oliver, a British sociologist and disability rights activist, died.
philosophy
2024🕊️ Death
Janice Burgess
Janice Burgess, an American television executive, screenwriter, and producer, died.
entertainment
March 2 in History
March 2 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1978 to the present day.
Major Events on March 2
Among the most notable events on March 2: First Non-US/Soviet Cosmonaut in Space (1978), Discovery of Top Quark Announced (1995), Oscar Selfie Taken (2014). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on March 2
Notable figures born on March 2 include Bárbara Domingos, Illan Meslier, Brooks Barnhizer. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on March 2
Remembered figures who died on March 2 include Billy Herrington, Lin Hu, Mike Oliver. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on March 2?
- March 2 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on March 2?
- One of the most notable events on March 2 is: First Non-US/Soviet Cosmonaut in Space.
- Who was born on March 2?
- Famous figures born on March 2 include Bárbara Domingos, Illan Meslier, Brooks Barnhizer.
- How many historical events happened on March 2?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on March 2, spanning centuries of world history.
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