Events for May 02May 2, 1794United Irishman Archibald Rowan escapes from custody and eventually makes his way to AmericaRead MoreMay 2, 1568Mary Queen of Scots escaped from Loch Leven castle.Read MoreMay 2, 1884Birth of William Casey, dramatist and Times editorRead MoreMay 2, 1656Birth of Sir Richard Levinge, Tory politician and Speaker of the House of CommonsRead More