March 2nd (1776) was a Saturday. It's the 61st day of the year (62nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 304 days left to the end of the year.
Historical Events for 2nd March, 1776
» American Revolutionary War: Patriot (American Revolution) Patriot militia units arrest the Royal Governor of Province of Georgia Georgia James Wright (governor) James Wright and attempt to prevent capture of supply ships in the Battle of the Rice Boats.
March 2nd Holidays in History
» Christian Feast Day:
» Saint Agnes of Bohemia or Agnes of Bohemia
» Blessed Charles the Good, Count of Flanders
» Chad of Mercia (Church of England)
» March 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
» Obama, Fukui Traditions named Omizu-okuri ("Water Carrying") Festival (Obama, Fukui called Obama, Japan)
» Public holidays in Myanmar known as Peasants Day (Burma)
» Texas Independence Day (Texas)
» Public holidays in Ethiopia e.g Victory at Adwa Day (Ethiopia)