Historical Events on May 2

17 significant historical events occurred on May 2. May 2 has seen various historical events in different areas of human activity. On this date, the Dos de Mayo Uprising against French rule occurred in 1808, and the Battle of Lützen took place during the Napoleonic Wars in 1813. In sports, European Cup and Formula One races have been held on May 2 in the latter half of the 20th century. These events range from early 19th-century conflicts to modern sports competitions.

Total Events

17

Time Span

1185–2022

Categories

3

Top Category

general

8 events

18 famous birthdays on May 2

Including Theodor Herzl, Satyajit Ray, Imane Khelif

Event Distribution by Century

Darker = Higher Density

12th C.21st C.

12th Century

1 event

war

Sea battle of the Genpei War, occurring at Dan-no-ura on April 25, 1185

15th Century

2 events

war

1467 Ottoman siege of the Albanian resistance in Krujë

general

Portuguese discovery in 1500

19th Century

4 events

war

Dos de Mayo Uprising — 1808 rebellion during the Peninsular War

war

1866 naval battle between Spain and Peru

politics

Treaty of Wuchale 1889

politics

Treaty of 1890 between Peru and Ecuador

20th Century

7 events

politics

20th-century strategic governmental alliance

general

1962 European Cup Final — association football match

general

1971 massacre of Bengali Hindus in Ishangopalpur village

general

1976 Spanish Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 1976

war

1982 sinking of Cruiser ARA General Belgrano (C-4)

war

1991 first armed clashes in the conflict which became known as the Croatian War of Independence

general

1999 San Marino Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 1999

21st Century

3 events

general

2002 Colombian massacre

general

U.S. military operation in Abbottabad, Pakistan

general

Serial robberies in Japan since May 2022

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