1. Groundhog Day: February 2 is celebrated as Groundhog Day all over the US, including Washington. The famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, is not the only one who predicts the weather on this day. Washingtonians also look to local groundhogs to see if they will see their shadow, which indicates six more weeks of winter.

2. Jimi Hendrix's first gig: February 2, 1964, marks Jimi Hendrix's first professional gig in Washington, DC. He played with the Isley Brothers at the Howard Theater, a popular venue in the city. The concert was a massive success and set the tone for Hendrix's legendary career.

3. First African American elected to the US Senate: On February 2, 1870, Hiram Rhodes Revels became the first African American to be elected to the US Senate. Revels, who was born in North Carolina, served as a Republican senator from the state of Mississippi. He was elected to fill the seat that had been vacated by Jefferson Davis, the former President of the Confederacy.

4. The Washington Post is founded: On February 2, 1877, the first issue of The Washington Post was published. The newspaper was co-founded by Stilson Hutchins, a journalist and politician. The Post has since become one of the most respected newspapers in the US, known for its investigative journalism and Pulitzer Prize-winning reporting.

5. The Washington Monument is completed: On February 2, 1885, the construction of the Washington Monument was completed. The monument, which stands at 555 feet tall, was designed by Robert Mills and honors the first US President, George Washington. It is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Washington, DC, and draws millions of visitors each year.