Historical Events
- Netherlands refuses to recognize USSR
Famous Birthdays
- Aafje Heynis, Dutch singer (contralto), born in Krommenie, Netherlands (d. 2015)
- Jamal Abro, Sindhi writer, born in Dadu, Pakistan (d. 2004)
- Lynn Evans [Carolyn Hargate], American pop vocalist (The Chordettes - "Mr. Sandman"; "Lollipop"), born in Youngstown, Ohio (d. 2020)
- Theodore Bikel, Austrian-American stage and screen singer and actor (The Sound of Music; Fiddler On The Roof; The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming; 200 Motels), folk singer (co-founder Newport Folk Festival), and political activist, born in Vienna, Austria (d. 2015)
1924 Highlights
About May 2, 1924
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 99 years, 4 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
