What happened on Thursday May 02, 2019?

About May 2nd, 2019, in brief:

  • Historical events: US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi accused US Attorney General William Barr of lying to Congress regarding the Mueller Report, escalating tensions in the ongoing political investigation.
  • Day of the week: May 2nd, 2019 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Aladdin directed by Guy Ritchie

More about May 2nd, 2019? See below for more news and curiosities on May 2nd, 2019.

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May 02, 2019: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 02, 2019:

  • Pelosi Accuses Barr of Lying US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi accused US Attorney General William Barr of lying to Congress regarding the Mueller Report, escalating tensions in the ongoing political investigation.
  • First Drone Kidney Delivery A groundbreaking medical achievement occurred in Baltimore, Maryland, where a kidney was successfully delivered by drone for transplant surgery, marking the first such use of drone technology in medical logistics.
  • Insys Therapeutics Founder Convicted John Kapoor, founder of Insys Therapeutics, was found guilty of racketeering in a complex bribery scheme involving opioid medications, marking a significant moment in the ongoing opioid crisis prosecution.
  • Social Media Platform Bans Facebook and Instagram banned controversial figures including Alex Jones, Louis Farrakhan, Milo Yiannopoulos, and Laura Loomer from their platforms, citing violations related to hate speech and potential incitement to violence.
  • Cyclone Fani Threatens Odisha In the 2019 North Indian Ocean Cyclone Season, an evacuation of approximately 800,000 people is underway as Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm Fani approaches Odisha. The cyclone is expected to make landfall on Friday with potentially devastating winds exceeding 200 km/h (127 mph).
  • Baltimore Mayor Resigns Catherine Pugh resigned as Baltimore's Mayor following an investigation into financial improprieties. Jack Young, the Baltimore City Council president, has been serving as acting mayor since April 2.
  • Myanmar Security Forces Incident Myanmar security forces opened fire on a group of 275 Rakhine citizens during a search for Arakan Army soldiers, resulting in six fatalities and eight injuries. The military claimed they fired after detainees attempted to seize weapons, despite prior verbal warnings and warning shots.
  • Rare Leonardo da Vinci Sketch Revealed On the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci's death, a second sketch from the artist was revealed from Queen Elizabeth's collection, offering art historians and enthusiasts a rare glimpse into the master's work.
  • Measles Outbreak on Cruise Ship A Freewinds cruise vessel has been quarantined in Saint Lucia due to potential measles exposure. The ship, owned by the Church of Scientology, is suspected of having a passenger infected with measles. The religious organization is known for its opposition to vaccinations.
  • Historic US Pageant Wins A milestone in diversity was achieved when Cheslie Kryst won Miss USA, joining Nia Franklin (Miss America) and Kaliegh Garris (Miss Teen USA) as the first black women to win all major US pageants in the same year.
  • Michael Bennet Announces Presidential Campaign U.S. Senator Michael Bennet from Colorado officially announced his candidacy for the 2020 Democratic Party presidential nomination, joining a crowded field of potential candidates.
  • Big Bang Theory Cast Honored The cast of 'The Big Bang Theory' became the first television actors to be immortalized with hand and footprints in cement outside Hollywood's iconic Chinese Theater in Los Angeles.

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May 02, 2019: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 02, 2019?


May 02, 2019 was a Thursday and it was the 122nd day of the year 2019 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 02, 2019 can also be written as 5/2/2019 in the US and as 2/5/2019 in UK and Europe.

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May 02, 2019: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 02, 2019:

  • Red Kelly
  • Rafael Hernández Colón
  • Ugo Leonzio

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May 02, 2019: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 2nd is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 02, 2019: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 02, 2019 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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May 02, 2019: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 02, 2019 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 02, 2019 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on May 02, 2019 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:06 am and setting at 06:37 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 19, 2019 while the next full moon would come on May 18, 2019.

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How old is someone born on May 02, 2019?


Someone born on May 02, 2019 is:

6 years and 7 days old,

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or 314 weeks and 1 day old,

or 2199 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 02, 2019?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 02, 2019?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 02, 2019.

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