Famous Birthdays
- Karl Frederick, American pistol shooter (Olympic gold 1920), born in Chateaugay, New York (d. 1963)
Famous Deaths
- Alekey Pisemski, Russian novelist and playwright (A Bitter Lot), dies at 59 (OS 21 Jan)
Died in 1881 1881 Highlights
About February 2, 1881
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 143 years, 5 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
