Historical Events
- President Harry Truman urges congress to adopt a civil rights program
Famous Birthdays
- Alan McKay, American singer-songwriter and musician (Earth Wind & Fire - Boogie Wonderland), born in New Orleans, Louisiana
Ina Garten (76 years old)
American author and TV cooking show host (Barefoot Contessa, Food Network), born in Brooklyn, New York
- Tony DeMeur, British rocker (Fabulous Poodles-Anna Rexia, Suicide Bridge)
Famous Deaths
- Bevil Rudd, South African athlete (Olympic gold 400m 1920), dies at 53
- Thomas W. Lamont, American banker; father or Corliss Lamont; great-grandfather of Ned Lamont (b. 1870)
Died in 1948 1948 Highlights
About February 2, 1948
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 2 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius
