Historical Events
Pope Pius XII
Eugenio Pacelli chosen as Pope Pius XII
- Massachusetts Legislature votes to ratify the US Bill of Rights - 147 years late
Famous Birthdays
- Barbara Luna, American actress (5 Weeks in a Balloon, Gentle Savage), born in New York City
- Gerard van Tongeren, Dutch pop guitarist and singer (The Buffoons - "Tomorrow Is Another Day; "It's The End"), born in Enschede, Netherlands
Famous Deaths
Howard Carter (1873-1939)
British archaeologist and Egyptologist who found King Tutankhamun's tomb, dies at 65
Died in 1939 1939 Highlights
About March 2, 1939
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 1 month and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Pisces
