Historical Events
- The Folies Trévise (later cabaret hall Folies Bergère) opens as an opera house in Paris, France
Famous Birthdays
- (Frederick) Tyrone Power Sr., British-American stage and screen actor (The Big Trial; The Test of Donald Norton), born in London, England (d. 1931)
About May 2, 1869
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 154 years, 11 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus