Historical Events
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
"Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery", starring Mike Myers and Elizabeth Hurley, is released
- Mercury Mail announces its 1 millionth internet subscriber
Film & TV History
Police arrest transsexual prostitute Atisone Seiuli with Eddie Murphy
- Republic of Texas security chief Robert Scheidt surrenders
Famous Divorces
Donald Trump & Marla Maples
Donald Trump and Marla Maples announce they are separating
Famous Deaths
- John Eccles, Australian neurologist (1963 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine for work on the synapse), dies at 94
- Paulo Freire, Brazilian educator and philosopher (critical pedagogy), dies at 75
- Queen Mother Moore, African-American civil rights activist and humanitarian, dies at 98
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About May 2, 1997
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 11 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hypnotize - The Notorious B.I.G.
#1 Song: Blood on the Dance Floor - Michael Jackson
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