What Happened on February 2, 1887

Historical Events

  • First Groundhog Day observed at Gobbler's Knob, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania

Famous Birthdays

  • Ernst Hanfstängl, German-American businessman, art dealer, and early supporter of Adolf Hitler who later provided Allies with valuable information about the dictator, born in Munich, Germany (d. 1975)

About February 2, 1887

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 137 years, 2 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius