Historical Events
- Allen Drury wins Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for his novel "Advise and Consent"
Music Concert
Harry Belafonte's 2nd Carnegie Hall performance (New York City)
- US House of Representative investigating committee, looking into payola questions in broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Ravi Ratnayeke, Sri Lankan cricketer (Sri Lankan pace bowler & opening batsman), born in Colombo, Ceylon
- Stephen Daldry, English film director (Billy Elliot; The Hours), born in Dorset, England
Famous Deaths
- Caryl Chessman, American kidnapper and rapist, executed in gas chamber at San Quentin (California) State Prison after 12 years of appeals at 38
Died in 1960 1960 Highlights
About May 2, 1960
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 11 months and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Stuck On You - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
#1 Song: Cathy's Clown - Everly Brothers
