History for September 2 - On-This-Day.com
Cleveland Amory 1917, Allen Drury 1918, Mark Harmon 1951,
Jimmy Connors 1952, Keanu Reeves 1964, Salma Hayek 1966
1901 - Theodore Roosevelt, then Vice President, said "Speak softly and carry a big stick" in a speech at the Minnesota State Fair.
1973 - Billy Martin was fired as manager of the Detroit Tigers. Martin was relieved of his duties three days after ordering his pitchers to throw spitballs against Cleveland Indians batters.