April 2 Holidays

2025 Monthly Holidays that include April 2

2025 Famous Birthdays on April 2

<div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/quavo-marshall" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/b7584ea8-5184-4bc5-fb08-f653005fe700/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Quavo Marshall" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Rapper</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/quavo-marshall" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Quavo Marshall</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/bethany-joy-lenz" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/4d79da30-8b68-4b85-5490-b35487ac1f00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Bethany Joy Lenz" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">TV Actress</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/bethany-joy-lenz" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Bethany Joy Lenz</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/marvin-gaye" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/eeca1e0d-65b3-4ed4-03ff-3f1ea740d600/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Marvin Gaye" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Soul Singer</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/marvin-gaye" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Marvin Gaye</h3></a></div></div></div></div>

Historical Events on April 2

<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1513</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Juan Ponce de León Lands in Florida</div><div class='timeline-text'>Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León sets foot in contemporary Florida, becoming among the first Europeans to explore the region.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1792</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishment of the US Mint</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Coinage Act is enacted, establishing the United States Mint and introducing a decimal system for U.S. currency.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Beethoven's First Symphony Premiere</div><div class='timeline-text'>Ludwig van Beethoven debuts his First Symphony in Vienna marking a significant development in the history of Western classical music.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1902</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Full-Time Movie Theater Opens</div><div class='timeline-text'>The "Electric Theatre", the first full-time movie theater in the United States, opens in Los Angeles, setting the stage for a globally loved industry.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1912</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>RMS Titanic Begins Sea Trials</div><div class='timeline-text'>The ill-fated RMS Titanic embarks on its sea trials prior to its disastrous maiden voyage.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1956</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Pioneering Soap Operas Debut</div><div class='timeline-text'>"As the World Turns" and "The Edge of Night" premiere on CBS, becoming the first daytime dramas to debut in the 30-minute format.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1964</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Soviet Union Launches Zond 1</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Soviet Union launches Zond 1, further advancing the era of space exploration.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1973</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Launch of LexisNexis</div><div class='timeline-text'>The LexisNexis computerized legal research service is launched, revolutionizing the field of legal research.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1982</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Falklands War Commences</div><div class='timeline-text'>Argentina invades the Falkland Islands, marking the beginning of the Falklands War.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1991</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Female Premier in Canada</div><div class='timeline-text'>Rita Johnston becomes the first female Premier of a Canadian province, leading British Columbia following the resignation of William Vander Zalm.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2021</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Capitol Police Incident</div><div class='timeline-text'>A Capitol Police officer loses his life and another gets injured when an attacker rams his car into a barricade outside the United States Capitol.</div></div></div>

FAQs

What holiday is April 2?
April 2nd is a day brimming with diverse and meaningful celebrations! Join in the global awareness with World Autism Awareness Day, cherish the whimsical with National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day, or dive into a literary journey on International Children’s Book Day. Whether you're fact-checking, DIY-ing, or appreciating local produce managers, there's an array of activities that cater to every interest and passion. Mark your calendars for a day full of learning, appreciation, and community engagement!