Historical Events
- International Economic Conference (52 countries including USSR) opens
- Pulitzer prize awarded to Louis Bromfield (Early Autumn)
- U.S. Supreme Court's "Buck v. Bell", permits forced sterilizations of various "unfits" by states' authorities where such surgeries are practiced for eugenic reasons
Famous Birthdays
- Raymond "Ray" Barrett, Australian actor (The Troubleshooters, Gillette Summer Sports Reel), born in Brisbane, Queensland (d. 2009)
Famous Deaths
- Ernest Starling, British physiologist (Frank–Starling law of the heart), dies at 61
About May 2, 1927
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 96 years and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus
