Historical Events
- Wildfires begin burning in Chile, east of Viña del Ma, spread to Quilpué and Villa Alemana, killing at least 131 with hundreds missing. Chile's greatest natural disaster since 2010. [1]
Famous Deaths
- Francisco Jara, Mexican soccer forward (9 caps; CD Guadalajara 1960-71), dies at 82
- Rich Caster, American football wide receiver-tight end (Super Bowl XVII Washington Redskins; Pro Bowl 1972, 74, 75 New York Jets), dies from Parkinson's disease at 75
- Stefan Yanev, Bulgarian soccer midfielder (Cherno More Varna 228 games) and broadcaster (BNT; 17 books on Bulgarian football), dies at 84
- Wayne Kramer [Kambes], American guitarist (MC5 - "Kick Out The Jams"), and record producer, dies of pancreatic cancer at 75 [1]
- Wilhelmenia Wiggins Fernandez, American operatic soprano, and actress (Diva), dies of cancer at 75 [1]
Died in 2024 2024 Highlights
About February 2, 2024
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 3 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aquarius
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