Saturday, 2nd March 1957 in Berlin
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Berlin! Explore 66 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Berlin. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in Berlin brings cloudy with temperatures between -3°C and 4°C. Tonight's moon is in its waxing gibbous phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Pisces. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Saturday, 2nd March in Berlin, DE.
On 2 March 1957, Berlin experienced cloudy conditions as the city remained divided between East and West during the Cold War era. The Prussian capital had emerged from post-war reconstruction following the devastation of the Second World War, and by this date it served as a focal point of Cold War tensions between the Soviet Union and Western powers. The astrological conditions on this date placed individuals under the Pisces zodiac sign, whilst the moon was in its waxing gibbous phase, approaching full illumination.
Historically, this date marks several significant scientific and political milestones across the decades. In 1978, Czechoslovak military pilot Vladimír Remek achieved a remarkable breakthrough in space exploration when he became the first person from outside the Soviet Union or the United States to travel into space aboard Soyuz 28. This achievement represented a symbolic shift in the space race, demonstrating that spacefaring capabilities extended beyond the superpowers. Decades later, in 2022, Russian forces captured Kherson, marking the only regional capital taken during their invasion of Ukraine, an event that reshaped geopolitical dynamics in Eastern Europe.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Berlin on 2nd March 1957
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Fortune of the Day
2nd March in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality People born on March 2nd blend profound empathy with creative imagination. Their souls oscillate between dream and reality, enabling them to intuitively understand and inspire others. The number 5 adds a restless drive for change and fresh experiences.
Strengths & Weaknesses These Pisces natives possess extraordinary artistic abilities and emotional intelligence. Their weakness lies in boundlessness and occasional detachment from practicality. Decision-making can be clouded by excessive compassion.
Love In relationships, they're romantic and devoted, seeking deep spiritual connection over superficial romance. Partners appreciate their sensitivity and creativity but must respect their need for personal space.
Caree & Finance Careers in art, spirituality, therapy, or creative industries offer genuine fulfillment. Financial stability requires practical frameworks, as they tend toward emotional rather than logical choices.
Health Their sensitive nervous system requires sufficient rest and artistic outlets. Water-based activities and meditation significantly support both physical and emotional wellness.
That night, the moon was in its waxing gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Rooster (Fire).
Fun Facts About 2nd March
Name Days in Your Language: Absalom, Aksel, Axel, Chad, Chadwick
Someone born on this day in 1957 would be 69 years old today — just 25,237 days into life, which is roughly 605,704 hours, 36,342,252 minutes, or 2,180,535,151 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 61. day of the year.
There are 304 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 9 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 2nd March
- Larry Stewart, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (1959)
- Kevin Curren, South African-American tennis player (1958)
- Ian Woosnam, English-Welsh golfer (1958)
- Mark Dean, American inventor and computer engineer (1957)
- Hossein Dehghan, Iranian general and politician, Iranian Minister of Defense (1957)
- Dito Tsintsadze, Georgian film director and screenwriter (1957)
- John Cowsill, American musician, songwriter, and producer (1956)
- Mark Evans, Australian rock bass player (1956)
- Dale Bozzio, American pop-rock singer-songwriter (1955)
- Jay Osmond, American singer, drummer, actor, and TV/film producer (1955)
Lives Remembered on 2nd March
- Janice Burgess, American television executive, screenwriter, and producer (born 1952) (2024)
- Jaclyn Jose, Filipino actress (born 1963) (2024)
- Mike Oliver, British sociologist, disability rights activist (born 1945) (2019)
- Billy Herrington, American actor (born 1969) (2018)
- Lin Hu, Chinese lieutenant general (born 1927) (2018)
- Benoît Lacroix, Canadian priest, historian, and philosopher (born 1915) (2016)
- Aubrey McClendon, American businessman (born 1959) (2016)
- Dean Hess, American minister and colonel (born 1917) (2015)
- Dave Mackay, Scottish-English footballer and manager (born 1934) (2015)
- Mal Peet, English author and illustrator (born 1947) (2015)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 2nd March
- Air Force Day (Sri Lanka)
- Baloch Culture Day (Balochistan)
- Christian feast day: Agnes of Bohemia
- Christian feast day: Angela of the Cross
- Christian feast day: Blessed Charles the Good, Count of Flanders
- Christian feast day: Chad of Mercia (Catholic Church, Anglican Communion, Eastern Orthodox Church)
- Christian feast day: John Maron
- Christian feast day: March 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Feast of 'Alá (Loftiness), First day of the 19th month of the Baháʼí calendar (Baháʼí Faith) and first day of the Baháʼí Nineteen Day Fast
- National Read Across America Day (United States)
- Peasants' Day (Myanmar)
- Texas Independence Day
- Adwa Victory Day (Ethiopia)
What Happened on 2nd March?
- The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah launches several projectiles into northern Israel as a response to the assassination of Ali Khamenei, formally initiating the 2026 Lebanon War. (2026)
- Russian forces capture the city of Kherson during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which subsequently began the start of the Russian occupation and military-civilian administration in Kherson. Kherson is the only regional capital in Ukraine that Russia captured. (2022)
- The elements Moscovium, Tennessine, and Oganesson are officially added to the periodic table at a conference in Moscow, Russia. (2017)
- The Oscar Selfie, regarded as one of the most influential and important images of all time, is taken at the 86th Academy Awards. (2014)
- A tornado outbreak occurs over a large section of the Southern United States and into the Ohio Valley region, resulting in 40 tornado-related fatalities. (2012)
- In Monterrey, Mexico, a man identified as Diego Santoy Riveroll commits a double murder against two children, followed by an attempted murder of his ex-partner, Erika. The incident is popularly known as the Cumbres case. (2006)
- War in Iraq: Al-Qaeda carries out the Ashoura Massacre in Iraq, killing 170 and wounding over 500. (2004)
- U.S. invasion of Afghanistan: Operation Anaconda begins, (ending on March 19 after killing 500 Taliban and al-Qaeda fighters, with 11 Western troop fatalities). (2002)
- Data sent from the Galileo spacecraft indicates that Jupiter's moon Europa has a liquid ocean under a thick crust of ice. (1998)
- Researchers at Fermilab announce the discovery of the top quark. (1995)