Historical Events
- -35°F (-37°C), Greensburg, Indiana (state record until 1994)
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
- Alphonso Johnson, American jazz and jazz-fusion bassist and Chapman stick player (Weather Report, 1973-76; Billy Cobham; Jazz Is Dead), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Ken Bruce, Scottish broadcaster (The Ken Bruce Show), born in Glasgow, Scotland
- Kim Zimmer, actress (Guiding Light, Doctors, One Life to Live), born in Grand Rapids, Michigan
About February 2, 1951
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 7 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aquarius
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