Famous Birthdays
- Amanda Randolph, American jazz and blues piano player and singer; stage, radio, and screen actress (The Laytons; Amos 'n Andy - "Ramona"; Danny Thomas Show - "Louise"), born in Louisville, Kentucky (d. 1967)
Famous Deaths
- Nat Thomson, Australian cricket all-rounder (2 Tests, 1st batsman dismissed in first Test match 1877), dies at 57
Died in 1896 1896 Highlights
About September 2, 1896
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 127 years, 7 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo
