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 (Vathek), politician, plantation owner, and art collector, dies at 83
Died in 1844 1844 Highlights
About May 2, 1844
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 180 years and 3 months
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Taurus
