Today in History- 2nd February

International Events:
Year	Event
1536	Spanish conquistador Pedro de Mendoza founded the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
1709	Scottish sailor Alexander Selkirk rescued after four years alone on an island off the coast of Chile.
1943	Germany surrenders at Stalingrad, Russia.
1971	Idi Amin became dictator of Uganda.
1989	The last Soviet armored column leaves from Afghanistan.
1990	South African President De Klerk lifted the 30-year ban African National Congress.
2003	Czech Republic President Vaclav Havel stepped down after 13 years.