May 2, 1929

The story of the Loch Ness Monster first appeared in the press

The story of the Loch Ness Monster first appeared in the press, starting off a long-running debate on whether or not some unknown animal or fish inhabits the murky depths of the loch.

May 2, 1656

Birth of Sir Richard Levinge, Tory politician and Speaker of the House of Commons

May 2, 1884

Birth of William Casey, dramatist and Times editor

May 2, 1316

Edward Bruce, brother of King Robert the Bruce, crowned High King of All Ireland.