August 2: What Happened on This Day in History
August 2nd marks the 214th day of the Gregorian calendar year (or the 215th in case of leap years). There are 151 days remaining until the end of the year.
Discover what happened on August 2nd in history, famous birthdays on August 2nd, celebrities died on this day, the day of the week and the zodiac sign associated to August 2.
What happened on August 2?
Here's what happened on August 2nd in history:
- 2023: As part of the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russian forces conducted a drone strike in Izmail, Odesa Oblast, targeting and damaging administrative buildings and critical grain storage facilities. This attack further escalates the conflict's impact on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure and agricultural resources.
- 2018: In the ongoing Yemen conflict, a Saudi Arabian-led coalition airstrike killed at least 20 people in Al Hudaydah. Saudi Arabia denied involvement, instead blaming rebel forces for the casualties.
- 2015: Saudi Arabian-led intervention is in Yemen: A projectile from Yemen strikes Najran killing a Saudi Arabian citizen.
- 2013: A devastating bomb explosion at an ammunition depot in Homs, Syria, resulted in at least 40 fatalities and numerous injuries, highlighting the ongoing violence and destruction of the Syrian Civil War.
- 1997: Fela Kuti, the legendary Nigerian musician, political activist, and pioneer of the Afrobeat genre, passed away. Born in 1938, Kuti was renowned for his revolutionary music and powerful political activism, challenging social and political norms in Nigeria through his art and outspoken criticism of military regimes.
- 1991: Funk musician Rick James was arrested on serious sexual assault charges, marking a significant legal downfall for the once-prominent music artist.
- 1986: A significant day in personal computing history, marking the birth of the PC era.
- 1984: Brandon Browner, a professional player in the National Football League, was noted on this date. He would later become known for his career in professional football.
- 1982: Helder Postiga, a notable Portuguese football (soccer) player, is born.
- 1976: On August 2, 1976, a tragic shooting occurred at Priscilla Davis' mansion in Fort Worth, Texas. A gunman murdered Andrea Wilborn and Stan Farr, and critically injured Priscilla Davis and Gus Gavrel. T. Cullen Davis, Priscilla's wealthy husband, was subsequently tried for the murders and related plot to kill multiple people, including Priscilla and a judge. Despite the serious allegations, he was found not guilty. The legal proceedings and aftermath financially ruined Cullen Davis, marking a dramatic fall from his previous status as one of Texas' richest men.
What famous birthdays are on August 2?
On August 2nd there are the following famous birthdays:
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Carroll O'Connor (1924)Carroll O'Connor was an iconic American actor best known for his groundbreaking role as Archie Bunker in the influential sitcom 'All in the...
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Dom DeLuise (1933)Dom DeLuise was a beloved American comedian and actor known for his hilarious performances in comedy films, frequently collaborating with...
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Isabel Allende (1942)Isabel Allende is a renowned Chilean-American novelist, famous for her magical realist works like 'The House of the Spirits' and 'Eva Luna'.
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Joanna Cassidy (1945)American actress known for her roles in 'Blade Runner' and 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit', with a significant career in film and television.
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Muriel Robin (1955)Muriel Robin is a renowned French comedian, actress, and singer known for her Emmy-winning performance in Marie Besnard.
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Ann Dvorak (1911)Ann Dvorak was a prominent American actress of the 1930s, known for her roles in classic films like 'Scarface', 'G Men', and 'A Life of Her...
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Kevin Smith (1970)Kevin Smith is an influential independent filmmaker known for his witty dialogue, pop culture references, and cult classic films like...
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Sam Worthington (1976)Sam Worthington is a prominent Australian actor known for leading roles in blockbuster films like Avatar and Terminator Salvation,...
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Apollonia Kotero (1959)American actress and singer best known for her iconic role in Prince's film Purple Rain, which significantly boosted her entertainment...
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Who died on August 2?
On August 2nd the following celebrities died:
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Jean-Pierre Melville (1973)Influential French film director renowned for his stylish and minimalist crime noir films.
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William Burroughs (1997)Influential Beat Generation writer known for his experimental novel 'Naked Lunch', which challenged literary conventions and explored themes...
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- Vin Scully (2022)
Vin Scully was a legendary sports broadcaster who spent an unprecedented 67 seasons as the play-by-play announcer for the Los Angeles...
- Thomas Gainsborough (1788)
Thomas Gainsborough was an English portrait and landscape painter who was one of the most influential British artists of the 18th century.
- Raymond Carver (1988)
Raymond Carver was a seminal American short story writer and poet who revolutionized minimalist fiction in the late 20th century.
- James Jamerson (1983)
Legendary Motown bass player who was a key member of the Funk Brothers, the most recorded music group in history, significantly contributing...
- Ahmed Zewail (2016)
Nobel Prize-winning Egyptian-American chemist who made groundbreaking contributions to the field of femtochemistry, revolutionizing our...
- Thurman Munson (1979)
Legendary New York Yankees catcher who was a key player in the 1970s, known for his intense competitiveness and exceptional skills behind...
- Michel Debré (1996)
Prominent French politician and statesman who played a crucial role in post-World War II France.
What day of the year is August 2?
August 2nd marks the 214th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 215th in case of leap years).
There are 151 days remaining until the end of the year.
August 2nd is the 2nd day of the month of August.
What day of the week is August 2?
On August 2nd, 2025 the day of the week is Saturday.
| August | 2025 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
What zodiac sign is associated with the day August 2?
The zodiac sign associated with August 2nd is Leo according to the Western Zodiac.
