Famous Birthdays
- (William) "Bud" Abbott, American comedian (Abbott & Costello), born in Asbury Park, New Jersey (d. 1974)
1897 Highlights
About October 2, 1897
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 125 years, 5 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Libra