Famous Birthdays
- Apsley Cherry-Garrard, English Antarctic explorer (d. 1959)
- Florence Lawrence, Canadian actress (Lady Helen's Escapade), born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada (d. 1938)
- Moyshe Leyb Halpern, Galican/American poet (In New-York)
1886 Highlights
About January 2, 1886
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 135 years and 7 months
Leap Year: No
Generation Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn