What Happened on May 2, 1946

Historical Events

Film Release

"The Postman Always Rings Twice" film based on the novel by James M. Cain, directed by Tay Garnett and starring Lana Turner and John Garfield is released

The "Battle of Alcatraz" takes place, killing two guards and three inmates

Famous Birthdays

David Suchet, British actor (Agatha Christie's Poirot: The Way We Live Now), born in Paddington, London, England
Lesley Gore [Goldstein], American pop singer ("It's My Party"; "You Don't Own Me"), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 2015)