1. Groundhog Day: February 2 is Groundhog Day, which is celebrated annually across the United States. Kentucky has its own groundhog, named "Buckeye Chuck," who is a beloved figure in the state.

2. The Birthplace of a U.S. President: On February 2, 1846, the future U.S. President James Buchanan visited Harrodsburg, Kentucky. Buchanan would go on to serve as the 15th president of the United States from 1857 to 1861.

3. The First Successful Bank Robbery: In 1868, a group of robbers successfully robbed the Farmers Bank of Kentucky in Shepherdsville. This was the first successful bank robbery in American history.

4. The Kentucky Derby Festival: The Kentucky Derby Festival, one of the biggest events in the state of Kentucky, kicks off on February 2 each year with the Thunder Over Louisville fireworks show.

5. A Deadly Plane Crash: On February 2, 1996, a ValuJet flight crashed into the Florida Everglades, killing all 110 people on board. The flight originated in Miami, Florida and was en route to Atlanta, Georgia, with a stopover in New Orleans. Among the victims were 30 people from Kentucky.