Famous Birthdays
- Axel Springer, German newspaper magnate (Bild Zeitung), born in Altona, Hamburg, German Empire (d. 1985)
- Marten Toonder, Dutch comic writer and cartoonist (Tom Puss), born in Rotterdam, Netherlands (d. 2005)
- Nigel Patrick, British actor and director (Sapphire, Prize of Gold), born in London, England (d. 1981)
About May 2, 1912
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 112 years
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
