What Happened on March 2, 1793

Historical Events

Joséphine's Husband Arrested

Alexandre de Beauharnais, first husband of Joséphine de Beauharnais, is arrested during the Reign of Terror (later executed)

Famous Birthdays

Sam Houston (1793-1863)

American born 1st President of Republic of Texas (1836-38, 1841-44) who helped bring Texas into the United States as a constituent state, born in Rockbridge County, Virginia

Famous Deaths

  • Carl Gustaf Pilo, Swedish-born artist, painter to the Danish court, dies at 81
Died in 1793 1793 Highlights

About March 2, 1793

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 231 years, 2 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Pisces