Famous Birthdays
- J. Fred Coots, American songwriter ("Santa Claus Is Coming To Town"; "Love Letters In The Sand"), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 1985)
Famous Deaths
- William Cleaver Francis Robinson, composer, dies at 63
Died in 1897 1897 Highlights
About May 2, 1897
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 126 years, 11 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus
