February 02

Thursday 02, 1989:

Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan: The last Soviet Union armored column leaves Kabul ending nine years of military occupation.

Friday 02, 1962:

For the first time in 400 years Neptune and Pluto align.

Monday 02, 1920:

France occupies Memel.

Thursday 02, 1899:

The Australian Premiers' Conference held in Melbourne agrees Australia's capital (Canberra) should be located between Sydney and Melbourne.

Wednesday 02, 1887:

In Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania the first Groundhog Day is observed.

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