Historical Events
- "Good Housekeeping" magazine is first published in the US by Clark W. Bryan
Event of Interest
Congo Free State formed by King Leopold II of Belgium
Famous Birthdays
- Hedda Hopper [Elda Furry], American gossip columnist, born in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania (d. 1966)
About May 2, 1885
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 139 years and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus
