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It happened on a… May 2

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It happened on a… May 2
Credit: Find out about the main events that have taken place on this day over the years.

2022

Kim Kardashian turns heads on May 2 at the Met Gala in New York. The billionaire wore the mythical dress that Marilyn Monroe wore when she sang “Happy Birthday” to President John F. Kennedy in 1962.

2020

Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, the Icelandic actor who played Ser Gregor “The Mountain” Clegane in Game of Thrones, sets a world deadlifting record by lifting 501kg (1,104lb).

2016

Pierre Karl Péladeau resigns as leader of the Parti Québécois, leader of the official opposition and Member of Québec’s National Assembly for the riding of Saint-Jérôme; cites family reasons. Québec, Québec

2015

Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, daughter of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and currently fourth in line to the British throne

2011

Osama bin Laden, the suspected mastermind behind the September 11 attacks and the FBI’s most wanted man is killed by US special forces in Abbottabad, Pakistan.

1999

John Elway announces his retirement from the NFL, 2× Super Bowl champion (XXXII, XXXIII).

1994

Nelson Mandela claimed victory after South Africa’s first democratic elections.

1974

The filming of “Jaws” began in Martha’s Vineyard, MA.

1970

International Olympic Committee awards the 1976 Summer Olympics to Montreal; first time for a Canadian city.

1908

“Take me out to the Ball Game” registered for copyright.

1902

“A Trip to the Moon,” the first science fiction film was released. It was created by magician George Melies.

1869

Folies Bergère opens in Paris.

1670

The Hudson Bay Company was founded by England’s King Charles II.

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