Historical Events
- 1st leopard exhibited in US, Boston (admission 25 cents)
Famous Birthdays
- Jean-Baptiste Boussingault, French agricultural chemist (the nitrogen cycle), born in Paris, France (d. 1887)
Famous Deaths
- Welbore Ellis, 1st Baron Mendip, British statesman (b. 1713)
Died in 1802 1802 Highlights
About February 2, 1802
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 222 years, 3 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius