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
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Lollipop - Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major
- #1 Song: 4 Minutes - Madonna Ft. Justin Timberlake