What Happened on May 2, 2008

Historical Events

  • Cyclone Nargis makes landfall in Myanmar killing over 130,000 people and leaving millions of people homeless

Iron Man

First film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe released: "Iron Man" directed by Jon Favreau, starring Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark

Famous Deaths

  • Beverlee McKinsey (née Magruder), American actress (Another World, 1972-80 - "Iris Carrington"; Guiding Light, 1984-92 - "Alexandra Spaulding"), dies from kidney transplant complications at 72
Died in 2008 2008 Highlights

About May 2, 2008

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 15 years, 11 months and 30 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus

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