It happened on a… May 2

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).

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

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.

First film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe released “Iron Man” directed by Jon Favreau, starring Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark.

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

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

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

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

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

Folies Bergère opens in Paris.

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