Historical Events
- Great Britain annexes Cyprus
- Great Britain declares the entire North Sea a military area: neutral ships will transit it at their own risk
- Russia declares war on the Ottoman Empire
- Victor Herbert & Henry Blossom's comic operetta "The Only Girl" opens at 39th Street Theatre, later transferring to the Lyric Theatre, NYC; runs for 240 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Johnny Vander Meer, American baseball pitcher (MLB All Star 1938-39, 42-43; World Series 1940; Cincinnati Reds), born in Prospect Park, New Jersey (d. 1997)
- Ray Walston, American actor (My Favorite Martian, Damn Yankees), born in New Orleans, Louisiana (d. 2001)
Famous Deaths
- Jack Sheridan, American Baseball Hall of Fame umpire (World Series 1905, 07-08, 10), dies from effects of sunstroke at 52
Died in 1914 1914 Highlights
About November 2, 1914
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 109 years, 5 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Scorpio
