Historical Events
- 1st Chinese immigrants arrive by boat in San Francisco, California
- Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ends the Mexican–American War. Mexico loses 55 percent of its territory to the US, including California, Nevada and Utah in exchange for $15 million.
About February 2, 1848
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 176 years and 6 months
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aquarius
