Historical Events
- Cubs return to original uniform after experimenting with a vest
- German 6th Army surrenders after Battle of Stalingrad in a major turning point in Europe during World War II
Famous Birthdays
- Peter MacBeth, rocker (Foundations)
Famous Deaths
- Jack Burke Sr., American golfer (US open 1920 runner-up; Senior PGA C'ship 1941), dies at 54
About February 2, 1943
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 7 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius
