Today in History- 2nd March
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1855 | Alexander II becomes Tsar of Russia. |
| 1956 | Morocco gained independence from France. |
| 1970 | Prime Minister Ian Smith declares Rhodesia a republic. |
| 1991 | Sri Lanka's Deputy Defence Minister Ranjan Wijeratne killed in a car bomb explosion in Colombo. |
