📅 February 2 in the Time Tunnel
What happened on February 2? Travel back in time and find out — then test yourself with the quiz.
🎉 Special days
⏳ On this day in history
- 1709Sailor Alexander Selkirk was rescued from a deserted island — his story inspired the book "Robinson Crusoe"
- 1887The first official Groundhog Day was celebrated in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
- 1913Grand Central Terminal opened in New York City
- 1971The Ramsar Convention was signed to protect wetlands where birds and animals live
- 2004Roger Federer became the world’s No. 1 tennis player
🎂 Born on February 2
- 🎤 Shakira (1977) — singer
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February 2 quiz
In what year? 🏝️ Sailor Alexander Selkirk was rescued from a deserted island — his story inspired the book "Robinson Crusoe"
In what year? 🦫 The first official Groundhog Day was celebrated in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
In what year? 🚉 Grand Central Terminal opened in New York City
Which famous person was born on February 2?