Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper Perish in a Plane Crash
A tragic day in the history of rock and roll occurred on February 3rd, 1959, as musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson lost their lives in a plane crash, forever altering the course of music history.
Guggenheim Museum opens in NYC
This contemporary art museum designed by Frank Lloyd Wright formally opened in Manhattan on this day.
Luna 2
The Soviet spacecraft Luna 2 became the first human-made object to reach the Moon’s surface, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.