Skip to content August 2nd marks the 214th day in the Gregorian calendar. In 1776, members of the Continental Congress began signing the Declaration of Independence. In 1983, the House of Representatives approves National Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a federal holiday. Charli XCX and Golden Tate were born on this day. National Coloring Book Day and National Icecream Sandwich Day are celebrated on August 2nd.
We have 3 holidays listed for August 2.
National Night Out Civilians, organizations, and the Metropolitan Police Department join hands to enhance the relationship between neighborhoods and communities.
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