deaths
October 2, 1955
William R. Orthwein, American swimmer and water polo player (born 1881)
William R. Orthwein
William Robert Orthwein was an American sportsman, attorney, business executive and political activist. He was an Olympic bronze medalist in both water polo and the 4x50 freestyle swimming relay at the 1904 St. Louis Olympics.
October 2
October 2 is the 275th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 90 days remain until the end of the year.