Notable people born on February 2

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People born on this day

ShakiraColombian singer-songwriter (born 1977)Born in 1977 · View source ↗1977

James JoyceIrish novelist and poet (1882–1941)Born in 1882 · View source ↗1882

Ayn RandRussian-born American writer and public philosopher (1905–1982)Born in 1905 · View source ↗1905

Paul MescalIrish actor (born 1996)Born in 1996 · View source ↗1996

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on February 2, 2026

Moon phaseFull MoonCalculated for the selected date and year. Phase names are approximate categories, not the exact instant of a new, quarter or full Moon.

Illuminated fraction100 %

Distance to the Moon373,600 kmApproximate geocentric distance, rounded to 100 km.

Chinese zodiac yearSnake · WoodBased on the Chinese lunar year, which does not begin on January 1.

Western zodiacAquariusTraditional date range; signs are not a scientific description of personality.

Catholic calendarSt. Catherine de’ RicciA commemorated name, not a documented date for a biblical event. Vatican News ↗

Method and calendar: Astronomy Engine · Hong Kong Observatory · Encyclopaedia Britannica

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