What is august 2nd?

August 2nd is the 214th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. There are 151 days remaining until the end of the year.

Some notable events that have taken place on August 2nd include:

• 1776: The signing of the United States Declaration of Independence.
• 1934: Adolf Hitler becomes president of Germany, combining the offices of chancellor and president into Fuhrer.
• 1990: Iraq invades Kuwait, leading to the Gulf War.
• 2016: The Zika virus outbreak is declared a global emergency by the World Health Organization.

People born on August 2nd include Hollywood actress Charlize Theron, author Isabel Allende, and former U.S. president Herbert Hoover.