Historical Events
- 62nd Kentucky Derby: Ira Hanford aboard Bold Venture wins in 2:03.6
Event of Interest
Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie and family flee Abyssinia
Peter and the Wolf
Sergei Prokofiev's musical "Peter and the Wolf" premieres in Moscow
Famous Birthdays
- Engelbert Humperdinck [Arnold George Dorsey], British pop singer ("Release Me"; "After The Loving"), born in Madras, British India
- Michael Rabin, American violinist (In Memorium), born in New York City (d. 1972)
- Quinn Redeker, American actor (Dan Raven, Young & Restless), born in Woodstock, Illinois
About May 2, 1936
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 11 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
