This is our day guide for Wednesday March 2nd 2016 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?
Holidays on March 2nd 2016
Ethiopia: Victory of Adwa
Commemorates Ethiopia's victory over Italy in 1896, which secured Ethiopian sovereignty
Myanmar: Peasants' Day
A day to honour the role and contribution to Myanmar of the peasant workersPublic sector only
USA (regional): Texas Independence Day
Commemorates the adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence from Mexico on 2 March 1836| Choose a Day |
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| General Information for March 2nd 2016 | |
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| There are 3 public holidays today. | |
| Day 62 of 2016 | |
| 304 days left in 2016 | |
| Week 09 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2008 - In Armenia, police clash with civilians and eight people are killed following riots concerning the presidential election. | |
| 2004 - Death of Mercedes McCambridge, American actress and Oscar winner, who is perhaps best known for providing the voice of the possessed child in The Exorcist. | |
| 1953 - The Academy Awards - Oscars - are broadcast on television for the first time. | |
| 1951 - The pilot episode of I Love Lucy is recorded, inspired by Lucille Ball's hit radio show My Favourite Husband. |
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