🎉 Holidays & Observances

Christianfeast day:

Aaron the Illustrious(Syriac Orthodox Church), Ansgar, Berlinda of Meerbeke, Blaise, Celsa and Nona, Claudine Thévenet, Dom Justo Takayama(PhilippinesandJapan), Hadelin, Margaret of England, Werburgh, February 3 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)

February 3 in the Christian calendar brings together feast days for multiple saints including Aaron the Illustrious, Saint Ansgar, and Saint Blaise.

Day of the Virgin of Suyapa(Honduras)

A national holiday in Honduras celebrating the Feast of the Virgin of Suyapa, the country’s patron saint, on February 3.

Earliest day on whichShrove Tuesdaycan fall, while March 9 is the latest; celebrated on Tuesday beforeAsh Wednesday(Christianity)

Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday, can fall as early as February 3 in the Christian calendar.

Four Chaplains Day(United States, also considered a Feast Day by theEpiscopal Church)

Commemorates the four Army chaplains who heroically sacrificed their lives during the sinking of the USAT Dorchester in World War II.

Communist Party of Vietnam Foundation Anniversary(Vietnam)

Anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam on February 3, 1930.

Day of Finnish architecture and design, birthday ofAlvar Aalto(Finland)

Finland celebrates the birthday of legendary architect Alvar Aalto by honoring Finnish architecture and design on February 3.

Heroes' Day (Mozambique)

Heroes' Day in Mozambique honors those who sacrificed their lives during the struggle for independence.

Martyrs' Day (São Tomé and Príncipe)

Martyrs' Day in São Tomé and Príncipe commemorates citizens killed resisting Portuguese colonial rule on February 3, 1953.

Setsubun(Japan)

Setsubun, the traditional Japanese Bean-Throwing Festival, takes place on February 3 to welcome spring and ward off evil spirits.

📅 Events

1047

Drogo of Hauteville is elected as count of the Apulian Normans during the Norman conquest of Southern Italy.

In 1047, Drogo of Hauteville was chosen as count of the Apulian Normans, marking a key moment in the Norman conquest of Southern Italy.

1112

Ramon Berenguer III, Count of Barcelona, and Douce I, Countess of Provence, marry, uniting the fortunes of those two states.

In 1112, Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona wed Douce I of Provence, uniting two powerful Mediterranean realms through marriage.

1451

Sultan Mehmed II inherits the throne of the Ottoman Empire.

On this day in 1451, Mehmed II succeeded his father Murad II to become Sultan of the Ottoman Empire.

1488

Bartolomeu Dias of Portugal lands in Mossel Bay after rounding the Cape of Good Hope, becoming the first known European to travel so far south.

In 1488, Portuguese navigator Bartolomeu Dias rounded the Cape of Good Hope and reached Mossel Bay, becoming the first European to sail so far south.

1509

The Portuguese navy defeats a joint fleet of the Ottoman Empire, the Republic of Venice, the Sultan of Gujarat, the Mamlûk Burji Sultanate of Egypt, the Zamorin of Calicut, and the Republic of Ragusa at the Battle of Diu in Diu, India.

The Portuguese navy defeated a formidable allied fleet at the Battle of Diu in 1509, securing their dominance in the Indian Ocean.

1583

Battle of São Vicente takes place off Portuguese Brazil where three English warships led by navigator Edward Fenton fight off three Spanish galleons sinking one in the process.

In 1583, English navigator Edward Fenton’s small squadron repelled Spanish galleons off the coast of Portuguese Brazil in the Battle of São Vicente.

1637

Tulip Mania collapses within the Dutch Republic.

On this day in 1637, the Dutch tulip market crashed, marking the dramatic end of Tulip Mania.

1639

The House of Assembly of Barbados meets for the first time.

In 1639, Barbados held its first session of the House of Assembly, the first legislative body in English America.

1690

The colony of Massachusetts issues the first paper money in the Americas.

In 1690, the Massachusetts Bay Colony issued the first paper currency in the Americas to finance military expeditions.

🎂 Births

1338

Joanna of Bourbon

Queen consort of France by marriage to King Charles V during the mid-14th century.

1338 - 1378
1393

Henry Percy

2nd Earl of Northumberland, English nobleman and military commander

2nd Earl of Northumberland, renowned English nobleman and military commander during the Hundred Years' War.

1393 - 1455
1428

Helena Palaiologina

Queen of Cyprus

Queen consort of Cyprus, member of the Byzantine Palaiologos dynasty in the mid-15th century.

1428 - 1458
1478

Edward Stafford

3rd Duke of Buckingham

English nobleman and courtier who held the title of 3rd Duke of Buckingham during the Tudor era.

1478 - 1521
1504

Scipione Rebiba

Italian cardinal

Italian cardinal who played a significant role in the Catholic Church during the 16th century.

1504 - 1577
1677

Jan Santini Aichel

Czech architect, designed the Karlova Koruna Chateau

Bohemian architect known for his distinctive Baroque Gothic style, designer of the Karlova Koruna Chateau.

1677 - 1723
1689

Blas de Lezo

Spanish admiral

Spanish admiral famed for his heroic defense of Cartagena de Indias during the War of Jenkins' Ear.

1689 - 1741
1721

Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz

Prussian general

Prussian cavalry general celebrated for transforming European horse tactics in the 18th century.

1721 - 1773
1736

Johann Georg Albrechtsberger

Austrian composer and theorist

Austrian composer and music theorist, teacher to Beethoven and influential in classical music theory.

1736 - 1809

🕊️ Deaths

6

Ping

emperor of the Han Dynasty

The ninth emperor of the Western Han Dynasty who ascended the throne as a toddler and ruled under regents.

456

Sihyaj Chan K'awiil II

ruler of Tikal

Mayan ruler of Tikal during the Early Classic period, noted for his monument carvings.

639

K'inich Yo'nal Ahk I

ruler of Piedras Negras

Mayan king of Piedras Negras known for his military campaigns and monumental architecture.

699

Werburgh

English nun and saint

Anglo-Saxon princess who became a revered abbess and saint.

865

Ansgar

Frankish archbishop

Frankish missionary archbishop known as the 'Apostle of the North' for his evangelization of Scandinavia.

801 - 865
929

Guy

margrave of Tuscany

Margrave of Tuscany who played a key role in Italian politics of the early 10th century.

938

Zhou Ben

Chinese general

Chinese general of the late Tang dynasty known for his loyalty and military skill.

862 - 938
994

William IV

duke of Aquitaine

Duke of Aquitaine celebrated for his patronage of monastic reforms and cultural endeavors.

937 - 994
1014

Sweyn Forkbeard

king of Denmark and England

Viking king who ruled Denmark, Norway, and briefly England, expanding Norse influence.

960 - 1014

🎁 Birth Symbols

Birthstone

2月03日のAmethystの画像
Amethyst
February's birthstone with noble purple brilliance, symbolizing peace of mind and sincerity.

Zodiac Sign

2月03日のAquariusの画像
Aquarius
An innovative and free-spirited zodiac sign that loves originality and wishes for the progress and equality of all humanity.

Birth Drink

Campari Orange
A destined tutor who delights in bringing joy to others

Birth Flower

Cyclamen
(Pink) Shyness 、 (Pink) Longing 、 Timidity
Baby's Breath
(White) Dreamy feeling 、 Pure love 、 Pure heart
Winter Aconite
Refreshing 、 Radiance 、 Elegance
Camellia
(Red) Modest excellence 、 (Red) Humble virtue 、 Perfect love
Bittercress
Victory 、 Passion 、 Indomitable spirit