Historical Events
- The Australian Premiers' Conference held in Melbourne decides to locate Australia's capital (Canberra) between Sydney and Melbourne.
Famous Birthdays
- Benny Rubin, American actor and comedian (Benny Rubin Show), born in Boston, Massachusetts (d. 1986)
1899 Highlights
About February 2, 1899
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 124 years and 8 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius
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