Thursday May 02, 2019: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 5/2/2019, UK date format: 2/5/2019

May 2nd, 2019 was the 122nd day of the year 2019 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Taurus. The day of the week was Thursday.

Richard Jewell, directed by Clint Eastwood, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2019

On TV people were watching The Code.

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.

You can also have a look at May 02 across the years or at May 2019 calendar.

May 02, 2019 Events

What happened on May 02, 2019?

Historical Events

2019 North Indian Ocean Cyclone Season: Evacuation of around 800,000 people is in progress as Extremely Serious Cyclonic Storm Fani moves toward Odisha (formerly Orissa). It is expected to landfall Friday with winds of more than 200 km/h (127mph).
Evacuation of around 800,000 people is under way as Extremely Serious Cyclonic Storm Fani moves toward Odisha (formerly Orissa). It is expected to landfall Friday with winds speeds of more than 200 km/h (127mph).
2019 measles outbreak: A Freewinds cruise vessel is quarantined in Saint Lucia because of fears of an epidemic of measles. It is believed that one of its passengers may have the disease. According to reports, the Church of Scientology owns the cruise ship. This religious group opposes vaccinations against measles.
After it was reported that one of its passengers had measles, the Freewinds cruise ship has been quarantined in Saint Lucia. According to reports, the Church of Scientology owns the cruise ship. This religious group opposes vaccinations against measles.
John Kapoor, founder of Insys Therapeutics, is found guilty for racketeering in a bribery scheme involving opioids.
Myanmar security forces opened fire on a group of 275 Rakhine citizens detained in a search for Arakan Army soldiers. Six people were killed and eight others were injured. According to the military, they had to fire on detainees who tried to take their weapons despite verbal and warning shots.
2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries: U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, from Colorado, announces that he will be running for President of the United States under the Democratic Party's nomination.
U.S. U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, from Colorado, announces that he will run for the Democratic Party nomination to be President in 2020.
Catherine Pugh, Baltimore's Mayor, resigns after being investigated for financial improprieties. Since April 2, Jack Young, the Baltimore City Council president, has served as acting mayor.
Facebook and Instagram ban Alex Jones, Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan and Milo Yiannopoulos from their platforms. They also remove Laura Loomer's pages from them for allegedly engaging with "violence or hate."
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May 02, 2019 Famous Birthdays

Other May 2nd famous birthdays

King Faisal
II of Iraq (d.58).
David Beckham
Beckham is a British soccer player who has movie star looks and pop-star appeal.
Dwayne Johnson
Canadian actor, producer and professional wrestler from American/Canadian.
Lorie (singer)

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May 02, 2019 Famous Deaths

Who died on May 02, 2019?

Juan Vicente Torrealba

Other May 2nd famous deaths

Martin Bormann
German Nazi official.
Lynn Redgrave
British-American actress, Rachel Kempson, is the daughter of Sir Michael Redgrave, an actor from Bristol, and Rachel Kempson, actress from...
Dorothea Binz
Nazi war criminal (Born 1920).
Caryl Chessman
American homicide.