Historical Events
- Major League Baseball confirms the postseason will be expanded from 8 to 10 teams, with an extra wild card team in each league
- New fiscal compact to prevent excessive debt is signed by 25 out of 27 European Union members
- NFL establishes existence of a bounty program at the New Orleans Saints 2009-11; players given incentives to injure opposition; coach Sean Payton is suspended for 2012 season
- The Red Cross is denied access to provide relief to the Baba Amr district in Homs by the Syrian army
- Tornadoes kill at least 27 people in the American states of Indiana and Kentucky
Famous Deaths
- James Wilson, American criminologist, dies at 80
- Lawrence Anthony, South African conservationist and author, dies from heart attack at 61
- Norman St John-Stevas, Baron St John of Fawsley, British MP (1964-1987), dies at 82
- Nydia Ecury, celebrated Afro-Dutch writer, translator and actress (Kantika pa Mama Tera), dies at 86
- Van Barfoot, American army colonel and Medal of Honour recipient, dies at 92
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About March 2, 2012
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 12 years, 1 month and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Part Of Me - Katy Perry
#1 Song: Somebody That I Used To Know - Gotye Ft. Kimbra
