births
October 2, 1821
Alexander P. Stewart, American general (died 1908)

Alexander P. Stewart
Alexander Peter Stewart was a Confederate military officer during the American Civil War and a college professor. He fought in many of the most significant battles in the Western Theater of the war and briefly took command of the Army of Tennessee in 1865.
October 2
October 2 is the 275th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 90 days remain until the end of the year.