What Happened on May 2, 2013

Historical Events

  • 100 people are killed by the Syrian Army in a raid on al-Bayda, Baniyas
  • 14 members of the Sons of Iraq are killed in attacks in Fallujah, Iraq
  • 60 miners are killed after a gold mine collapses in Jebel Amir, North Darfur, Sudan
  • Rhode Island becomes the tenth US state to legalize same-sex marriage

Famous Deaths

  • Jeff Hanneman, American haevy metal guitarist (Slayer), dies from liver failure at 49
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About May 2, 2013

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 10 years, 11 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Just Give Me A Reason - P!nk Featuring Nate Ruess
  • UK #1 Song: Get Lucky - Daft Punk Ft. Pharrell Williams