Today in History: February 2, ‘American Sniper’ Chris Kyle killed

Today is Monday, Feb. 2, the 33rd day of 2026. There are 332 days left in the year.

Today in history:

On Feb. 2, 2013, former Navy SEAL and “American Sniper” author Chris Kyle was fatally shot along with a friend at a gun range west of Glen Rose, Texas; Eddie Ray Routh was later convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole.

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In 1536, present-day Buenos Aires, Argentina, was founded by Spanish explorer Pedro de Mendoza.

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