Notable people born on March 2

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People born on this day

Mikhail Gorbachevleader of the Soviet Union from 1985 to 1991 (1931–2022)Born in 1931 · View source ↗1931

Daniel CraigEnglish actor (born 1968)Born in 1968 · View source ↗1968

Dr. SeussAmerican children's author and cartoonist (1904–1991)Born in 1904 · View source ↗1904

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The Moon and calendar traditions on this date

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on March 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 fraction99 %

Distance to the Moon379,000 kmApproximate geocentric distance, rounded to 100 km.

Chinese zodiac yearHorse · FireBased on the Chinese lunar year, which does not begin on January 1.

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

Catholic calendarSt. Angela of the CrossA 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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