What Happened on February 2, 1802

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