Famous Birthdays
Elijah McCoy (1844-1929)
Canadian-American inventor of African descent, notable for his 57 US patents (lubrication of steam engines), born in Colchester, Ontario
Famous Deaths
- William Beckford, British writer (Epsiodes of Vathek), dies at 83
1844 Highlights
About May 2, 1844
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 179 years and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Taurus
