Historical Events
- Cold snap across Europe kills more than 100 people (over 400 people by 08-02)
- MV Rabaul Queen sinks off the coast of Papua New Guinea with 246 people saved and 126 missing (100 of these estimated to be trapped inside)
- NHL player Sam Gagner becomes the first player to scores eight points in one game for the Edmonton Oilers against the Chicago Blackhawks since 1989
Famous Deaths
- Dorothy Gilman, American mystery writer, dies from Alzheimer's disease at 88
About February 2, 2012
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 1 month and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Set Fire To The Rain - Adele
#1 Song: Twilight - Cover Drive
