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?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for May 2 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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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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Birthdays on May 2(5)
1996🎂 Birth
Cherprang Areekul
Cherprang Areekul, a Thai singer, was born on May 2, 1996.
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1996🎂 Birth
Julian Brandt
Julian Brandt, a German footballer, was born on May 2, 1996.
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1996🎂 Birth
Schuyler Bailar
Schuyler Bailar, an American swimmer, 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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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: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on May 2
Examples currently recorded for May 2 include Chaitén volcano eruption (2008), Killing of Osama bin Laden (2011), Canadian federal election (2011). View all events →
Birthdays on May 2
People recorded as born on May 2 include Cherprang Areekul, Julian Brandt, Schuyler Bailar. View all birthdays →
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?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for May 2: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for May 2?
- One event currently recorded for May 2 is: Chaitén volcano eruption.
- Who was born on May 2?
- People recorded as born on May 2 include Cherprang Areekul, Julian Brandt, Schuyler Bailar.
- How many historical events are recorded for May 2?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for May 2.
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