This is our day guide for Thursday February 2nd 2017 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 February 2nd 2017
China: Chinese New Year Holiday
6th day of 1st lunar month. Compensated by Saturday 4 February 2017
Liechtenstein: Candlemas
Candlemas is a Christian holiday that marks the presentation of the infant Jesus at the Temple in Jerusalem.Not a Public Holiday
USA: Groundhog Day
February 2nd each year brings the most-watched weather forecast of the year—and the only one led by a rodent.Go to Today | February 3rd 2017
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| General Information for February 2nd 2017 | |
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| There are 3 public holidays today. | |
| Day 33 of 2017 | |
| 332 days left in 2017 | |
| Week 05 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1933 - English comedian Les Dawson is born. | |
| 1901 - The children of Queen Victoria attend their mother's funeral. | |
| 1899 - The Australian Premiers' Conference in Melbourne decides to locate the capital (Canberra) between Sydney and Melbourne. | |
| 1884 - First celebration of Groundhog Day in the USA with Punxsutawney Phil predicting the weather for the nation according to his ability to see his shadow. |
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