1. Groundhog Day:
February 2 is widely recognized as Groundhog Day in the United States. During this day, people observe the behavior of the groundhog to determine if spring will arrive early or if winter will linger on. This tradition dates back to the 1800s and is still followed by many people in Mississippi.

2. Statehood Anniversary:
February 2 is also an important day in Mississippi's history as it is the anniversary of the state's admission to the Union. On this day in 1817, Mississippi became the 20th state in the USA.

3. Mississippi State Flag Change:
On February 2, 2001, Mississippi lawmakers approved a new state flag design to replace the original flag, which contained the controversial Confederate battle emblem. The new flag features a magnolia flower, the state bird, and the phrase "In God We Trust."

4. Civil Rights Leader Born:
Medgar Evers, a prominent civil rights leader and Mississippi NAACP field secretary, was born on February 2, 1925, in Decatur, Mississippi. Evers was assassinated in 1963, but his legacy and struggle for civil rights continue to inspire and shape Mississippi today.

5. Mississippi Floods:
The Mississippi River is a critical part of Mississippi's landscape, but it also brings the constant threat of flooding. In 1937, February 2 marked the beginning of one of the worst floods in Mississippi history. The flood displaced more than half a million people and caused millions of dollars in damages.