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March 2 is the 61st day of the year (62nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 304 days remain until the end of the year. 537 – Siege of Rome: The Ostrogoth army under king Vitiges begins the siege of the capital. Belisarius conducts a delaying action outside the Flaminian Gate; he and a detachment of his bucellarii are almost cut off. [1]
March 2nd is the sixty-first day (sixty-second in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; it marks the anniversary of the U.S. Congress passing the first Reconstruction Act, and the enactment of the Jones–Shafroth Act: granting Puerto Ricans United States citizenship.
Historical events for the 2nd of March. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on March 2.
Discover what happened on March 2 with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.
March 2nd stands as a beacon, illuminating the diverse tapestry of our global history with events that have shaped politics, revolutionized industries, and fostered cultural and technological advancements.
Today in history – which major historical events happened on March 2? Who was born on this date, who died? In which year did the birth or death occur?
On This Day In History - March 2: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.
986 Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1498 Vasco da Gama 's fleet visits Mozambique Island. 1629 English King Charles I dissolves Parliament against opposition, imprisoning 9 members of parliament. 1675 Prince William III installed as governor of Overijssel.
What happened on this day in history, March 2. See what historical events occurred, which famous people were born and who died on March 2.
March 2 significant news events for this day include Czar Nicholas II Abdicates, King Kong Debuts, First Automatic Street Lights, Operation Rolling Thunder Begins, Concorde's Maiden Flight, Pioneer 10 is Launched, Boston Red Sox Win World Series