Historical Events
- 18 people are killed and 34 are injured after a bus catches fire after falling down a ravine in Gansu province, China
- 23 people are killed and 8 are injured after militants attacked an army base in the Lakki Marwat District, Pakistan
Event of Interest
Shinzō Abe, Japan’s Prime Minister vows to defend the Senkaku Islands "at all costs"
Famous Deaths
- Chris Kyle, American sniper, is shot at 38
- John Kerr, American actor (South Pacific, Peyton Place, Pit & Pendulum), dies at 81
- Pepper Paire, American National Women's Baseball Hall of Fame catcher (1948 AAGPBL All-Star Team), dies at 88
- Walt Sweeney, American football offensive lineman (9 × Pro Bowl; First-team All-Pro 1967, 68; San Diego Chargers), dies from pancreatic cancer at 71
About February 2, 2013
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 10 years, 7 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Thrift Shop - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz
#1 Song: Get Up (Rattle) - Bingo Players Ft. Far East Movement
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