Historical Events
- Cheniere Caminada hurricane (Great October Storm) - 3rd worst hurricane in US history kills 1,800 in Louisiana (one of the 1st to be classified as a category 4 storm)
Famous Birthdays
- Leroy Shield [Shields], American pianist, composer (Laurel & Hardy; Our Gang; Union Pacific Suite), and orchestra leader, born in Waseca, Minnesota (d. 1962)
About October 2, 1893
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 130 years, 6 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Libra
