Today is the 33rd day of Sunday, February 2, 2025. There are 332 days left a year.
Today in history:
On February 2, 2013, Navy Seal and “American Snipper” writer Chris Kyle was shot with a friend, Chad Littlefield in a gun range west of Texas, West of Texas; AD Ray Routh was later convicted of murder and sentenced to life in jail without parole.
Even on this date:
In 1536, the current Buenos Aires, Argentina, was founded by Pedro de Mendoza of Spain.
In 1653, New Amsterdam – Now New York City – was included as a city.
In 1848, the Treaty of Guadalupa Hidalgo was signed, officially ending the Mexican-American war.
In 1925, veteran Alaska serum run as the final of a series of Serum Run Dog Mushors, which brought life -saving medicine to nom .
In 1943, the Battle of Stalingrad surrendered in a major victory for the Soviet Union in World War II.
In 1990, in a dramatic concession for South Africa’s black majority, President FWD Clar lifted the ban on the African National Congress and promised to free Nelson Mandela.
In 2014, Oscar winning actor Philip Seemor Hoffman, who was widely considered one of the greatest actors of his generation, was found dead in his New York apartment with a casual drug overdose in his New York apartment.
In 2021, the Senate approved Pete Batigieg (Bu’-Tuh-Juhaj) as the Transport Secretary, making him first openly confirmed a cabinet post by a gay person.
In 2022, four people were accused of being part of the drug distribution crew, who of “The Wire” actor Michael. Williams supplied a deadly mixture of drugs to the Williams, who had overdade five months ago.
Today’s birthday: Rock singer-starrer Graham Nash is 83. Television’s executive Barry Deller is 83. The TV chef is Inna Garton 77. Actor Brent Spinner is 76. The football hall of Famer Dave Casper is 73. Is 73. The model Christie Brinkle is 71. Singer Shakira is 48 years old. Sen Katie Brit, R-Ella., 43 years old. The actor is Jemma Arterton 39. Actor Zosia Mammate is 37. Actor Paul Mascal is 29.