How Many Days Until February 2?

This day in history: February 2

1. 1963

   Cold War in Asia: 113 alleged communists were arrested and detained without trial by Singapore's security agencies.

2. 1972

   The Troubles: Protestors burned the British Embassy in Ireland following the massacre of 14 civilians in Derry by British forces.

3. 1974

   The F-16 Fighting Falcon, the most numerous fixed-wing aircraft currently in military service, made its first flight.

4. 2004

   Swiss tennis player Roger Federer became the top-ranked men's singles player, a position he held for a record 237 consecutive weeks.

5. 2007

   Following a Derby di Sicilia match in Catania, football violence caused the death of police officer Filippo Raciti, leading to new safety regulations at Italian sporting events.

6. 2009

   Omid, Iran's first domestically made satellite, was launched from Semnan Space Center.

7. 2012

   The passenger ferry MV Rabaul Queen capsized and sank in rough conditions in the Solomon Sea, resulting in at least 88 deaths.

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