Historical Events
- 1st pole vault over 16' (4.88m) (John Uelses-16', Melrose Games)
- 8 of 9 planets align for 1st time in 400 years
- USSR performs nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan
Famous Birthdays
- Andy Fordham, English darts player (BDO World Champion 2004), born in Bristol, England (d. 2021)
- Michael T. Weiss, American actor (Jarod-Pretender, Days of our Lives), born in Chicago, Illinois
About February 2, 1962
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 2 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Peppermint Twist - Part I - Joey Dee & the Starliters
#1 Song: The Young Ones - Cliff Richard & The Shadows
