Historical Events
- Cyclone Nargis makes landfall in Myanmar killing over 130,000 people and leaving millions of people homeless
Film Release
First film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe released "Iron Man" directed by Jon Favreau, starring Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark

Robert Downey Jr

Stan Lee
Famous Deaths
- Beverlee McKinsey, American actress (Iris-Another World, Guiding Light), dies at 72
2008 Highlights
About May 2, 2008
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 12 years, 10 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus