September 2nd, 1752: Great Britain adapted the Gregorian calendar, making the next day September 14th, 1752. There was no September 3rd through 13th in the British Empire, including the American colonies.
September 2nd, 1837: Samuel F.B. Morse patented his telegraph for sending wire messages.
September 2nd, 1912: Arthur Rose Eldred was awarded the first Eagle Scout award by the Boy Scouts of America.
September 2nd, 1945: Japan formally surrendered from World War II.
September 2nd, 1963: CBS Evening News expanded from 15 minutes to 30 minutes, the first network news program to do so. NBC followed on September 9.
September 2nd, 1985: NBC began broadcasting in stereo.
Former NFL quarterback/TV host/actor Terry Bradshaw turns 72 years old.
Actor Mark Harmon turns 69 years old.
Actor Keanu Reeves turns 56 years old.
Actress Salma Hayek turns 54 years old.
Actress Cynthia Watros turns 52 years old.
Comedian/actor/rapper Katt Williams turns 49 years old.
September 2nd is National Blueberry Popsicle Day.
