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?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for March 2 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
entertainmentsciencesportswarspaceexplorationartsphilosophy
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
Birthdays on March 2(5)
2000🎂 Birth
Bárbara Domingos
Bárbara Domingos, a Brazilian rhythmic gymnast, was born.
sports
2002🎂 Birth
Brooks Barnhizer
Brooks Barnhizer, an American basketball player, was born.
sports
2006🎂 Birth
Windy Zhan
Windy Zhan, a Hong Kong singer and actress, was born.
entertainment
2016🎂 Birth
Prince Oscar, Duke of Skåne
Prince Oscar of Sweden, Duke of Skåne, was born.
Deaths on March 2(5)
2018🕊️ Death
Billy Herrington
Billy Herrington, an American actor, died.
entertainment
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: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on March 2
Examples currently recorded for March 2 include First Non-US/Soviet Cosmonaut in Space (1978), Discovery of Top Quark Announced (1995), Oscar Selfie Taken (2014). View all events →
Birthdays on March 2
People recorded as born on March 2 include Bárbara Domingos, Illan Meslier, Brooks Barnhizer. View all birthdays →
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?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for March 2: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for March 2?
- One event currently recorded for March 2 is: First Non-US/Soviet Cosmonaut in Space.
- Who was born on March 2?
- People recorded as born on March 2 include Bárbara Domingos, Illan Meslier, Brooks Barnhizer.
- How many historical events are recorded for March 2?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for March 2.
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