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  1. Born on February 2nd, 1609 – Weekday, Age & Zodiac
  2. Age in days, weeks and months
  3. What happened on February 2nd?
  4. Birthdays of famous people
  5. Public holidays on February 2nd
  6. Date as a Roman numeral / digit
  7. Calendar (February 1609)

Born on February 2nd, 1609

Weekday

Monday

February 2nd, 1609 was a Monday.

Age

415

People born on February 2nd, 1609 (assuming the person is still alive) would have turned 415 years old this year (2024).

Zodiac

♒

Aquarius (The Water-Bearer)

January 21st, 1609 - February 19th, 1609

Age in days, weeks and months
Wow, over 151,000 days old!

Why not celebrate an alternative birthday? In 334 days, exactly on April 2nd, 2025, people who were born on February 2nd, 1609 will be 152,000 days old!

151,666 Days

21,666 Weeks

4,983 Months

... in seconds, minutes and hours

Seconds
Minutes
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What happened on February 2nd?

World War II February 2nd, 1943

World War II: The Soviet Red Army captured 91,000 tired and starving German soldiers, ending the Battle of Stalingrad, one of the bloodiest battles in human history.
MV Rabaul Queen February 2nd, 2012

The passenger ferry MV Rabaul Queen capsized and sank in rough conditions in the Solomon Sea, resulting in at least 88 deaths.
Omid February 2nd, 2009

Omid, Iran's first domestically made satellite, was successfully launched from Semnan Space Center.
Roger Federer February 2nd, 2004

Swiss tennis player Roger Federer became the top-ranked men's singles player, a position he held for a record 237 consecutive weeks.
General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon February 2nd, 1974

The F-16 Fighting Falcon (pictured), the most numerous fixed-wing aircraft currently in military service, made its first flight.
Burning of the British Embassy in Dublin February 2nd, 1972

Protestors burned the British Embassy in Ireland following the massacre of 14 civilians in Derry by British forces.
Operation Coldstore February 2nd, 1963

113 alleged communists were arrested and detained without trial by Singapore's security agencies.
Norwegian resistance movement February 2nd, 1942

The first act of the Norwegian resistance movement took place with the bombing of Oslo East Station by the Osvald Group to protest the inauguration of Vidkun Quisling.
Export–Import Bank of the United States February 2nd, 1934

The Export–Import Bank of the United States, the country's official export credit agency, was established.
Treaty of Tartu (Estonia–Russia) February 2nd, 1920

The signing of the Treaty of Tartu ended the Estonian War of Independence, with Soviet Russia agreeing to recognize the country's independence and renounce in perpetuity all rights to its territory.
Grand Central Terminal February 2nd, 1913

New York City's Grand Central Terminal, the world's largest train station by number of platforms, opened immediately after midnight.
Ute Wars February 2nd, 1850

Ute Wars: Brigham Young announced his decision to go to war against the Timpanogos, who were hostile to the Mormon settlement at Fort Utah.
Alexander Selkirk February 2nd, 1709

Scottish sailor Alexander Selkirk was rescued by English captain Woodes Rogers and his crew after spending four years as a castaway on an uninhabited island in the Pacific, providing the inspiration for Daniel Defoe's novel Robinson Crusoe.
Jan van Riebeeck February 2nd, 1659

Jan van Riebeeck, the founder of Cape Town, produced the first bottle of South African wine (vineyard pictured).
Terra Mariana February 2nd, 1207

Terra Mariana, comprising present-day Estonia and Latvia, was established as a principality of the Holy Roman Empire.

Birthdays
... of famous people, actors, celebrities and stars on February 2nd

Same Day
Who's birthday is on February 2nd?

James Joyce: Age & Birthday 58
James Joyce

Irish novelist and poet (1882–1941)

*February 2nd, 1882, Rathgar †January 13th, 1941, Zürich
64
João César Monteiro

Portuguese film director, actor, writer and film critic

*February 2nd, 1939, Figueira da Foz †February 3rd, 2003, Lisbon
Reinhard Häfner: Age & Birthday 64
Reinhard Häfner

German association football player and manager (1952–2016)

*February 2nd, 1952, Sonneberg †October 24th, 2016, Dresden
Shakira: Age & Birthday 47
Shakira

Colombian singer, songwriter and actress

*February 2nd, 1977, Barranquilla
Benedict XIII: Age & Birthday 81
Benedict XIII

Pope of the Catholic Church from 1724 to 1730

*February 2nd, 1649, Gravina in Puglia †February 21st, 1730, Rome
88
Ilse Jahn

German biologist, historian of science and curator (1922–2010)

*February 2nd, 1922, Chemnitz †May 8th, 2010, Berlin
77
Gerhard Winkler

Austrian classical philologist, historian and epigraphist (1935-2012)

*February 2nd, 1935, Vienna †November 19th, 2012, Linz
44
Lili Zhou

Badminton player

*February 2nd, 1980, Guangxi
28
Zhao Junpeng

Chinese badminton player

*February 2nd, 1996, Nanchang
Gemma Arterton: Age & Birthday 38
Gemma Arterton

British actress

*February 2nd, 1986, Gravesend
22
Magnus Johannesen

Danish badminton player

*February 2nd, 2002, Aalborg
Ayn Rand: Age & Birthday 77
Ayn Rand

Russian-born American writer and public philosopher (1905–1982)

*February 2nd, 1905, Saint Petersburg †March 6th, 1982, Manhattan
Toyotomi Hideyoshi: Age & Birthday 62
Toyotomi Hideyoshi

16th century Japanese samurai and daimyo

*February 2nd, 1536, Nakamura-ku †September 18th, 1598, Fushimi Castle
Valéry Giscard d'Estaing: Age & Birthday 94
Valéry Giscard d'Estaing

French official and politician (1926–2020)

*February 2nd, 1926, Koblenz †December 2nd, 2020, Authon
27
Stefan Gartenmann

Danish footballer

*February 2nd, 1997, Roskilde
Lena Pauels: Age & Birthday 26
Lena Pauels

German association football player

*February 2nd, 1998, Germany
Keisya Levronka: Age & Birthday 21
Keisya Levronka

Indonesian singer and actress

*February 2nd, 2003, Malang City
Jennifer Westfeldt: Age & Birthday 54
Jennifer Westfeldt

American actress

*February 2nd, 1970, Guilford
Marissa Jaret Winokur: Age & Birthday 51
Marissa Jaret Winokur

American actress

*February 2nd, 1973, New York City
63
Johannes van den Bosch

Dutch general and statesman (1780–1844)

*February 2nd, 1780, Herwijnen †January 28th, 1844, The Hague

Same year
Born in 1609

Frederick III of Denmark: Age & Birthday 60
Frederick III of Denmark

King of Denmark and Norway from 1648 to 1670

*March 18th, 1609, Haderslev †February 9th, 1670, Copenhagen Castle
Artus Quellinus the Elder: Age & Birthday 58
Artus Quellinus the Elder

Flemish sculptor (1609–1668)

*August 30th, 1609, Antwerp †August 23rd, 1668, Antwerp
Ádám Batthyány: Age & Birthday 50
Ádám Batthyány

(1609–1659) Hungarian noble

*February 14th, 1609, Güssing †March 15th, 1659, Rechnitz
Raimondo Montecuccoli: Age & Birthday 71
Raimondo Montecuccoli

Politician and military commander of the Holy Roman Empire (1609-1680)

*February 21st, 1609, Castello di Montecuccolo †October 16th, 1680, Linz
Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon: Age & Birthday 65
Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon

English politician and historian (1609–1674)

*February 18th, 1609, London †December 9th, 1674, Rouen
Paul Fleming: Age & Birthday 30
Paul Fleming

Physician, poet, diplomat

*October 5th, 1609, Hartenstein †April 2nd, 1640, Hamburg
John Suckling: Age & Birthday 33
John Suckling

English poet

*February 10th, 1609, London †June 1st, 1642, Paris
59
Henrietta Maria of France

Queen consort of England, Scotland, and Ireland as the wife of King Charles I

*November 25th, 1609, Paris †September 10th, 1669, Colombes
Ernst Ludwig Avemann: Age & Birthday 80
Ernst Ludwig Avemann
*January 1st, 1609, Eisenach †January 1st, 1689
63
John II Casimir Vasa

King of Poland (1648–1668)

*March 22nd, 1609, Kraków †December 16th, 1672, Nevers
Matthew Hale: Age & Birthday 67
Matthew Hale

English jurist and scholar (1609–1676)

*November 1st, 1609, Alderley †December 25th, 1676, Alderley House
75
Johann Heinrich Schönfeld

German painter in the Baroque style (1609-1684)

*March 23rd, 1609, Biberach an der Riss †July 12th, 1684, Augsburg
65
Giovanni Bona

Catholic cardinal

*October 10th, 1609, Mondovì †October 28th, 1674, Rome
40
Josias von Rantzou

Danish military, marshal of France

*October 18th, 1609, Bothkamp †September 14th, 1650, Paris
66
Gerrard Winstanley

English reformer and activist (1609-1676)

*October 19th, 1609, Wigan †September 10th, 1676, London
32
Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand of Austria

Governor of the Habsburg Netherlands, Cardinal Infante, Archbishop of Toledo (1609-1641)

*May 16th, 1609, Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial †November 9th, 1641, Brussels metropolitan area
71
Pierre-Paul Riquet

French engineer

*June 29th, 1609, Béziers †October 1st, 1680, Toulouse
30
Nicolas Fiva

Swiss mathematician

*August 15th, 1609, Fribourg †January 1st, 1640, Hangzhou
64
Isbrand van Diemerbroeck

Physician

*December 13th, 1609, Montfoort †November 16th, 1674, Utrecht
51
Maria Gonzaga, Duchess of Montferrat

Italian princess of the House of Gonzaga (1609-1660)

*July 29th, 1609, Mantua †August 14th, 1660, Mantua

Birthdays of famous people

Adele: Age & BirthdayStephen Barclay: Age & BirthdayCarrie Henn: Age & BirthdayJan Tore Sanner: Age & BirthdayChukwuma Akabueze: Age & BirthdayMa Jin: Age & BirthdayMatti Geschonneck: Age & BirthdayJohanna Goliszewski: Age & BirthdayKarl Marx: Age & BirthdayKjell Bækkelund: Age & Birthday

Public holidays on February 2nd

Fixed holidays (Christian Feast Day, Earliest day on which Shrove Monday can fall, while March 8 is the latest; celebrated on Monday before Ash Wednesday , Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple or Candlemas) which are celebrated on February 2nd.

Groundhog Day
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Groundhog_Day
Anniversary of Treaty of Tartu (Estonia)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_holidays_in_Estonia
Adalbard
Christian Feast Dayen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adalbard
Cornelius the Centurion
Christian Feast Dayen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornelius_the_Centurion
Martyrs of Ebsdorf
Christian Feast Dayen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martyrs_of_Ebsdorf
February 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian Feast Dayen.wikipedia.org/wiki/February_2_(Eastern_Orthodox_liturgics)
Constitution Day (Philippines)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_holidays_in_the_Philippines
Day of Youth (Azerbaijan)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_holidays_in_Azerbaijan
Bun Day (Iceland)
Earliest day on which Shrove Monday can fall, while March 8 is the latest; celebrated on Monday before Ash Wednesday (Christianity), and its related observancesen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_holidays_in_Iceland
Fastelavn (Denmark/Norway)
Earliest day on which Shrove Monday can fall, while March 8 is the latest; celebrated on Monday before Ash Wednesday (Christianity), and its related observancesen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fastelavn
Nickanan Night (Cornwall)
Earliest day on which Shrove Monday can fall, while March 8 is the latest; celebrated on Monday before Ash Wednesday (Christianity), and its related observancesen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nickanan_Night
Rosenmontag (Germany)
Earliest day on which Shrove Monday can fall, while March 8 is the latest; celebrated on Monday before Ash Wednesday (Christianity), and its related observancesen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosenmontag
A quarter day in the Christian liturgical calendar (due to Candlemas). (Scotland)
Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple or Candlemas (Western Christianity), and its related observancesen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quarter_days
Celebration of Yemanja or Our Lady of Navigators (Candomblé)
Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple or Candlemas (Western Christianity), and its related observancesen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yemọja
Le Jour des Crêpes (France)
Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple or Candlemas (Western Christianity), and its related observancesen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crêpe
Our Lady of the Candles (Filipino Catholics)
Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple or Candlemas (Western Christianity), and its related observancesen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuestra_Señora_de_la_Candelaria_de_Jaro
Virgin of Candelaria (Tenerife, Spain)
Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple or Candlemas (Western Christianity), and its related observancesen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgin_of_Candelaria
Victory of the Battle of Stalingrad (Russia)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Days_of_Military_Honour
World Wetlands Day
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Wetlands_Day
Chandeleur (France)
Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple or Candlemas (Western Christianity), and its related observancesen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candlemas
Liichtmëssdag (Luxembourg)
Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple or Candlemas (Western Christianity), and its related observancesen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candlemas

Date as a Roman numeral / digit

II.II.MDCIX

2.2.1609

Legend

M = 1000D = 500C = 100IX = 9I = 1

Leap year

No: With 365 days 1609 is a normal year and no leap year.

Calendar
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5 1
6 2345678
7 9101112131415
8 16171819202122
9 232425262728

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