Famous Birthdays
- Henry Hall, British bandleader (BBC Dance Orchestra), born in Peckham, South London, England (d. 1989)
- Jef Last, Dutch poet and writer, born in The Hague, Netherlands (d. 1972)
Famous Deaths
- Charles C. Walcutt, American general in the Union Army during the American Civil War, dies of an old war wound at 60
1898 Highlights
About May 2, 1898
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 125 years, 1 month and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus
