Historical Events
- Frank Sprague opens the first successful U.S. electric street railway system, the Richmond Union Passenger Railway, in Richmond, Virginia
Famous Birthdays
- Candelario Huízar, Mexican violist, horn player, and classical and canción composer ("Surco"), born in Jerez, Zacatecas, Mexico (d. 1970)
- Frederick Lane, Australian swimmer (d. 1969)
1888 Highlights
About February 2, 1888
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 134 years, 11 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius
