What Is Significant About March 2?

Many things took place on March 2 throughout history. Here are some of the things that occurred on this date throughout history:

1836 - the state of Texas in the United States declared its independence.

1925 - the first number highways in American were introduced.

1944 - the very first televised Academy Awards appeared on the television. Millions of people tuned in to watch this exciting show.

1949 - the first automatic streetlights were introduced to the world. These streetlights changed how people drove their automobiles and are still used today. Traffic lights provide for a safer journey in one's car or truck.

2005 - George Bush honors the Boston Red Socks.

March 2 has been an important day in history. It is best known as the day of the birth of the modern day streetlight.

Famous people throughout history who have birthdays on March 2 include: Dr. Seuss (American children's author- 1904), Sam Houston (An old west character - 1793), and John Irving (Writer/author - 1942).

Among schoolchildren in the US, March 2 is Read Across America Day.  It's a day in which students are encouraged to read for the love of reading AND to share what they love about books.

March 2 was chosen because it's the birthday (as BullDog noted) of Theodor S. Geisel, who wrote under the name Dr. Seuss.

On an unrelated note, March 2 is the birthday of composer Kurt Weill and archetypal New York rocker Lou Reed.