Day of the year
October 2
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October 2 Zodiac Sign
Libra (September 23 – October 22)
Element: Air
diplomaticcharmingfair-mindedsocialbalanced
Birthstone
Opal
Birth Flower
Marigold
Season
Fall
Numerology 3
A number of creativity, expression, and joyful communication.
October 2: This Day in History
- 1835— The Texas Revolution began with the Battle of Gonzales, the first armed clash between Texas colonists and Mexican forces.
- 1869— Mahatma Gandhi was born in Porbandar, India, and would become the leader of India's independence movement.
- 1950— The comic strip Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz was first published in seven U.S. newspapers.
- 1967— Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as the first African-American Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Famous Birthdays on October 2
- Mahatma Gandhi (1869) — Indian independence leader and nonviolence advocate
- Groucho Marx (1890) — comedian and actor
- Sting (1951) — musician and former Police frontman
- Kelly Ripa (1970) — TV host and actress
- Tiffany Haddish (1979) — actress and comedian
What Happens on October 2?
International Day of Non-ViolenceWorld Habitat Day (first Monday of October)
Did You Know? October 2 Fun Facts
- Peanuts ran for nearly 50 years, becoming one of the most widely syndicated comic strips in history.
- Gandhi's birthday is celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence, adopted by the UN in 2007.
- The Texas Revolution ultimately led to the creation of the Republic of Texas in 1836.
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