Historical Events
- Australians Greg Blewett (214) and Steve Waugh (160) bat for the entire 3rd day of the 1st cricket Test against South Africa in Johannesburg; set up Australian innings and 196 run victory
- Michael Andretti wins at Homestead in a Swift chassis, marking the first Champ Car victory in an American-built chassis since 1983; first-ever Champ Car start for the Swift
- Saudi Arab billionaire Prince al-Waleed bin Talal acquires 5% of Apple
- Soyuz TM-24 returns to Earth (Russia)
Famous Birthdays
- Becky G [Rebbeca Gomez], American singer and actress (Mayores), born in Inglewood, California
About March 2, 1997
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 26 years and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Wannabe - Spice Girls
#1 Song: Don't Speak - No Doubt
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