On This Day - March 2, 2026

Celebrations and notable events that occurred on March 2, 2026.

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National Days on March 2, 2026

Historical Events on March 2

Events that occurred on March 2 throughout history

1901

Carnegie Steel Company and Federal Steel Company merge creating United States Steel Corporation.

1944

ABC broadcasts the Academy Awards ceremonies for the first time. Viewers tuned in to see their favorite movie stars receive their Oscars, including host Jack Benny, Jennifer Jones for Best Actress in The Song of Bernadette, and Paul Lukas for Best Actor in Watch on the Rhine.

1983

Sony and Phillips introduced the compact disc to the United States for the first time.