Historical Events
"3 O’Clock Blues"
B.B. King's “3 O’Clock Blues” hits #1 on the US Billboard's R&B hit parade to become his first national hit
Givenchy's First Collection
Hubert de Givenchy presents his first collection in Paris with Bettina Graziani opening the show
Famous Birthdays
- John Cornyn, American politician (Senator-R-Texas 2002-), born in Houston, Texas
Park Geun-hye (72 years old)
1st female President of South Korea (2013-17), born in Jung-gu, Taegu
Famous Deaths
- Charles de Rochefort, French silent film actor (The Ten Commandments), dies at 72
- Johann Babtist Thaller, German composer, dies at 79
Died in 1952 1952 Highlights
About February 2, 1952
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 3 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius