October 2nd
- 1830 – Andrew Eugene Erwin born.
- 1839 – Mary Barr Clay born.
- 1869 – Scott Stratton born.
- 1885 – Earl McDonald born.
- 1889 – Landon Addison Thomas died, aged 89.
- 1898 – Caroline Miskel-Hoyt died, aged 25.
- 1949 – Richard Hell born.
- 1963 – Eddie Bacon died, aged 68.
- 1984 – Ray Burse born.