2008⚡ Event
Chaitén volcano eruption
The Chaitén volcano in Chile began to erupt on May 2, 2008. This was its first eruption since approximately 1640.
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What Happened on May 2?
Discover 15 historical moments on May 2 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on May 2(5)
2011⚡ Event
Killing of Osama bin Laden
Osama bin Laden was killed by U.S. Navy SEAL Team Six in Abbottabad, Pakistan on May 2, 2011. The operation concluded a decade-long manhunt.
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2011⚡ Event
Canadian federal election
The Conservative Party of Canada won a majority government in the federal election held on May 2, 2011. This was their first majority government since 2006.
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2014⚡ Event
Odesa clashes
Forty-eight people were killed during a confrontation between pro-Russian and pro-Ukrainian unity protesters in Odesa, Ukraine on May 2, 2014. This event was part of the Russo-Ukrainian War.
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2014⚡ Event
Badakhshan mudslides
At least 350 people were killed by two mudslides in Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan on May 2, 2014.
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Famous Birthdays on May 2(5)
1996🎂 Birth
Cherprang Areekul
Cherprang Areekul, a Thai singer, was born on May 2, 1996.
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2015🎂 Birth
Princess Charlotte of Wales
Princess Charlotte of Wales was born on May 2, 2015. She is third in line to the British throne.
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Notable Deaths on May 2(5)
2024🕊️ Death
Sjoukje Dijkstra
Sjoukje Dijkstra, a Dutch figure skater, died on May 2, 2024. She was born in 1942.
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2024🕊️ Death
Darius Morris
Darius Morris, an American basketball player, died on May 2, 2024. He was born in 1991.
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2024🕊️ Death
Peter Oosterhuis
Peter Oosterhuis, an English golfer and broadcaster, died on May 2, 2024. He was born in 1948.
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2025🕊️ Death
Ricky Davao
Ricky Davao, a Filipino actor and director, died on May 2, 2025. He was born in 1961.
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2025🕊️ Death
George Ryan
George Ryan, former Governor of Illinois, died on May 2, 2025. He was born in 1934.
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May 2 in History
May 2 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 2008 to the present day.
Major Events on May 2
Among the most notable events on May 2: Chaitén volcano eruption (2008), Killing of Osama bin Laden (2011), Canadian federal election (2011). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on May 2
Notable figures born on May 2 include Cherprang Areekul, Julian Brandt, Schuyler Bailar. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on May 2
Remembered figures who died on May 2 include Sjoukje Dijkstra, Darius Morris, Peter Oosterhuis. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on May 2?
- May 2 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on May 2?
- One of the most notable events on May 2 is: Chaitén volcano eruption.
- Who was born on May 2?
- Famous figures born on May 2 include Cherprang Areekul, Julian Brandt, Schuyler Bailar.
- How many historical events happened on May 2?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on May 2, spanning centuries of world history.
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