March 2 in History
March 2 is the birthday of Prince Oscar, Duke of Skåne (2016). Below are famous birthdays, events for March 2, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Benedict of Nursia, Italian Christian saint was born in 480, while Mani, Persian prophet and founder of Manichaeism died in 274.
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What happened on March 2
- 2026
The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah launches several projectiles into northern Israel as a response to the assassination of Ali Khamenei, formally initiating the 2026 Lebanon War.
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Russian forces capture the city of Kherson during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which subsequently began the start of the Russian occupation and military-civilian administration in Kherson. Kherson is the only regional capital in Ukraine that Russia captured.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2017
The elements Moscovium, Tennessine, and Oganesson are officially added to the periodic table at a conference in Moscow, Russia.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2014
The Oscar Selfie, regarded as one of the most influential and important images of all time, is taken at the 86th Academy Awards.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2012
A tornado outbreak occurs over a large section of the Southern United States and into the Ohio Valley region, resulting in 40 tornado-related fatalities.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2006
In Monterrey, Mexico, a man identified as Diego Santoy Riveroll commits a double murder against two children, followed by an attempted murder of his ex-partner, Erika. The incident is popularly known as the Cumbres case.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2004
War in Iraq: Al-Qaeda carries out the Ashoura Massacre in Iraq, killing 170 and wounding over 500.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2002
U.S. invasion of Afghanistan: Operation Anaconda begins, (ending on March 19 after killing 500 Taliban and al-Qaeda fighters, with 11 Western troop fatalities).
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1998
Data sent from the Galileo spacecraft indicates that Jupiter's moon Europa has a liquid ocean under a thick crust of ice.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1995
Researchers at Fermilab announce the discovery of the top quark.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1995
Space Shuttle Endeavour launches from the Kennedy Space Center on STS-67, carrying the ASTRO-2 spacelab observatory.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1992
Start of the war in Transnistria.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1992
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, San Marino, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, all of which (except San Marino) were former Soviet republics, join the United Nations.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1991
Establishment of Kuwait Democratic Forum, center-left political organization in Kuwait.
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Battle at Rumaila oil field brings an end to the 1991 Gulf War.
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Editor's picks
Born on March 2
- 480 — Benedict of Nursia, Italian Christian saint (died 543 or 547)
- 1316 — Robert II of Scotland (died 1390)
- 1409 — Jean II, Duke of Alençon (died 1476)
Died on March 2
- 274 — Mani, Persian prophet and founder of Manichaeism (born 216)
- 672 — Chad of Mercia, English bishop and saint (born 634)
- 968 — William, archbishop of Mainz (born 929)
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for March 2
Quick answers
Who was born on March 2? Prince Oscar, Duke of Skåne (2016), Windy Zhan (2006), Bárbara Domingos (2000).
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