Famous Birthdays
- Frederic Cliffe, English composer, born in Bradford, Yorkshire, England (d. 1931)
Famous Deaths
- Alfred de Musset, French poet (Lesson caprices Marianne), dies at 46
Died in 1857 1857 Highlights
About May 2, 1857
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 167 years and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
