Historical Events
- First Groundhog Day observed at Gobbler's Knob, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
Famous Birthdays
- Ernst Hanfstängl, German pianist and politician (d. 1975)
1887 Highlights
About February 2, 1887
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 136 years, 1 month and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius