May 2nd is also known as International Harry Potter Day and Baby Day.
We’re now on the 122nd day of the year, and have 243 days left.
If this day is important to you, you should know what happened on this day, with these interesting facts & historical events.
Did you know that on this day in 1918, General Motors bought the Chevrolet Motor Company? The deal was orchestrated by Billy Durant who had founded both companies.
Keep reading for more interesting facts about May 2nd in history!
What Events Happened On May 2 In History?
2011 The FBI’s most wanted man, Osama bin Laden, was killed by the US Navy Seals and CIA operatives in Abbottabad, Pakistan.
1967 The Stanley Cup Finals took place with the Toronto Maple Leafs beating the Montreal Canadiens.

1957 An assassination attempt was made on Gangster Frank Costello.
1945 The Battle of Berlin ended, with German forces conceding as the Soviet army took Berlin.
1920 The first game of the Negro National League was played at Washington Park in Indianapolis.
1918 General Motors bought the Chevrolet Motor Company of Delaware.

1908 Take Me Out to the Ball Game was copyrighted.
1890 The territory of Oklahoma was incorporated.
1885 The first-ever magazine issue of “Good Housekeeping” was published.
1878 American Congress eliminated the twenty-cent coin.

1829 Britain founded the Swan River Colony in Western Australia.
1780 William Herschel discovered the first binary star.
Famous Quotes Said On May 2
Here we have the most notable quotes that have been spoken throughout history on May 2nd.
1786
“In general mankind, since the improvement of cookery, eat about twice as much as nature requires.”
– Benjamin Franklin
Famous People Born On May 2
Is today is your birthday? If so, you share this special day with Dwayne Johnson! Check out more famous people born on this day below.
1972 Dwayne Johnson
American Actor

- Age:
- 50 years old
- Born In:
- California, USA
1975 David Beckham
English Footballer

- Age:
- 47 years old
- Born In:
- England, UK
1985 Lily Allen
English Singer

- Age:
- 37 years old
- Born In:
- England, UK
1955 Donatella Versace
Italian Fashion Designer

- Age:
- 67 years old
- Born In:
- Reggio Calabria, Italy
Special Holidays On May 2
If you’ve got a few minutes spare today, why not celebrate these special holidays.

International Harry Potter Day
Potterheads worldwide rejoice; your day is finally here! International Harry Potter Day celebrates all aspects of J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world. So why not dress up as your favorite character today, learn to craft your own wand, or just binge-watch all the movies!
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National Baby Day
They’re cute, they’re squishy, and they’re the future of the human race! Babies are pretty cool, even if they are sometimes the most devilish creatures on this planet. Celebrate Baby Day by making your own, or visit friends and fawn over their baby for the day.
May 2 Birthday Facts, Zodiac & Birthstone
If you were born on May 2, your star sign is Taurus.
Taurus is the second astrological sign in the modern zodiac. It’s an earth sign represented by the bull.
All those born in May have the Emerald birthstone. The emerald symbolizes rebirth and is believed to grant the owner good fortune and youth. This beautiful green gem is also known to bring loyalty to the wearer.
If you were lucky enough to be born on May 2, you were likely conceived around August 9, the year before.