Historical Events
Kentucky Derby
124th Kentucky Derby: Kent Desormeaux aboard Real Quiet wins in 2:02.20
- Battle of Hogwarts: fictional battle that ended the Second Wizarding War with the death of Lord Voldemort at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Famous Weddings
- Actor-comedian Jim Belushi (43) weds Jennifer Sloan (30) at their home garden in Brentwood, Los Angeles
Famous Deaths
- Gene Raymond [Raymond Guion], American actor (Paris 7000, Love on a Bet, Fireside Theater), dies from pneumonia a 89
- Hide [Hideto Matsumoto], Japanese rock guitarist, singer-songwriter and record producer (X Japan; Zilch), takes his own life at 33
- Justin Fashanu, English soccer forward (first openly gay pro footballer; first black footballer to command £1 million transfer fee), dies from suicide at 37
- Kevin Lloyd, British actor (b. 1949)
About May 2, 1998
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 1 month and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Too Close - Next
#1 Song: All That I Need - Boyzone
