May 2nd (1863) was a Saturday. It's the 122nd day of the year (123rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 243 days left to the end of the year.
Historical Events for 2nd May, 1863
» American Civil War: Stonewall Jackson is wounded by friendly fire while returning to camp after reconnoitering during the Battle of Chancellorsville. He succumbs to pneumonia eight days later.
May 2nd Holidays in History
» Christian Feast Day:
» Athanasius of Alexandria (Western Christianity)
» Boris I of Bulgaria (Bulgarian Orthodox Church)
» Germanus of Normandy
» Saint Waldebert called Waldebert (Roman Catholic Church)
» May 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
» Flag Day (Poland)
» Public holidays in Spain known as Holiday of the Region of Madrid (Community of Madrid)
» Indonesia National Education Day e.g National Education Day (Indonesia)