Historical Events
- British liner Queen Elizabeth II leaves Southampton on maiden voyage to NY
Famous Birthdays
Brian Lara (54 years old)
West Indian cricket batsman and captain (131 Tests; WR Test score 400no 2004; 11,953 runs @ 52.88; 34 x 100; 299 ODIs), born in Santa Cruz, Trinidad and Tobago
- Glen Young, American NFL linebacker (San Diego Chargers), born in Scarborough, Ontario
Famous Deaths
Franz von Papen (1879-1969)
German diplomat and chancellor (1932), dies at 89
1969 Highlights
About May 2, 1969
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 54 years and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In - The 5th Dimension
#1 Song: Get Back - The Beatles with Billy Preston
