Famous Birthdays
- Aimé Avignon, France's former oldest living man (d. 2007)
- Howard Johnson, American hotelier (Howard John's chain), born in Boston, Massachusetts (d. 1972)
Famous Deaths
- Infanta Luisa Fernanda, Duchess of Montpensier, dies at 65
Died in 1897 1897 Highlights
About February 2, 1897
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 127 years, 3 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius
