Wednesday May 02, 2018

US date format: 5/2/2018, UK date format: 2/5/2018

The day of the week was Wednesday, under the astrological sign of Taurus (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on May 2, 2018).

Lucky, directed by John Carroll Lynch, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2018 while Twisted Prey by John Sandford was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Hard Sun.

The US president was Donald John Trump (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative), Pope Francis was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

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May 02, 2018 Events

What happened on May 02, 2018?

Historical Events

Basque conflict: The Basque separatist group ETA, which waged an insurgency versus Spain between 1959-2011, announces its total dissolution.
The complete dissolution of the Basque separatist group ETA, which waged an insurgency to Spain between 1959 and 2011, has been announced by Euskadi Ta Askatasuna.
2018 Gaza border protests. A fire was started by an incendiary device that was attached to a kite and flown into Israel by Palestinian protestors. It lasted six hours. After a series of firebombing attacks, it is now the largest fire.
An incendiary device that was attached to a kite of Palestinian protestors, and then flown into Israel, started a fire that burned for six hours. After a series of firebombing attacks, it is now the largest fire.
At least eight people are killed and at least fourteen others injured in a random shooting at Baghdad Governorate's al-Tarmia District. The gunmen responsible are still at large and remain unidentified.
The UK Royal Air Force has admitted to killing a civilian in Syria by using a drone strike. This is the first time that the force has taken responsibility for civilian deaths since it began operations in Syria four years ago.
Multiannual Financial Framework: Gunther Oettinger, European Commissioner for Budget and Human Resources, officially unveils the proposed budget rules of the European Union for 2021-2027.
Officially, Gunther Oettinger, European Commissioner for Budget and Human Resources, presents proposed budget rules for Europe's Union for the period 2021-2027.
Cambridge Analytica's data scandal with Facebook: Cambridge Analytica announced that it was closing down due to the scandal.
Cambridge Analytica announced that it will be closing down due to the scandal.
Malaysia Airlines Flight 370: Ocean Infinity leads the search to a new area of the Indian Ocean. The search for the missing aircraft that was carrying more than 200 passengers will continue if it isn't found by mid-June.
Ocean Infinity leads the search to a new area of the Indian Ocean. The initial search area was unsuccessful. The search for the missing aircraft carrying more than 200 people will continue if it isn't found by mid-June.
A C-130 Hercules transport plane of the Puerto Rico Air National Guard crashes near Savannah, Georgia. It killed all five crew members as well as four passengers.
According to firefighters, 44 people were reported missing following the collapse of the Edificio Wilton Paes de Almeida tower in Sao Paulo. One man was found dead within seconds after the building collapsed during a fire.
Relations between North Korea and the United States: North Korea released three American detainees ahead the summit meeting with Donald Trump, Kim Jong-un. This news was announced by John R. Bolton, National Security Advisor for North Korea, who stated that the release of these detainees would allow North Korea to show its sincerity during talks.
North Korea released three American detainees in preparation for the summit meeting with Donald Trump, Kim Jong-un. This news was announced by John R. Bolton, National Security Advisor. He stated that the North Korean government should release them to show its sincerity during talks.
Robert Mueller suggests that he might order a subpoena to obtain testimony from President Donald Trump in the Special Counsel investigation.
Robert Mueller suggested that he could issue a subpoena to obtain the testimony of President Donald Trump.
After threatening to attack a mall with a mass shooting, a Texan teenager is arrested by ISIL.
Iowa's House of Representatives approved a bill that would restrict abortions in the State of Iowa. Abortion after six weeks of pregnancy is prohibited if approved by Republican Governor Kim Reynolds.
The Iowa House of Representatives approved a bill that would restrict abortions in the state. If approved by Republican Governor Kim Reynolds abortions after six weeks will be prohibited
Exoplanet discoveries: Scientists observing WASP107b have detected Helium for the first-time in the atmosphere of an extraplanet.
Scientists observing WASP-107b have detected Helium for the first-time in the atmosphere of an extraplanet.
NASA has announced that it has successfully completed the first full-power test of its Kilopower space nuclear reactor. NASA plans to use the technology for exploration missions to Mars and the Moon.
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