Historical Events
- Leicester City win the English Premier League title after starting the season at 5,000-1 odds
- World Snooker Championship, Crucible Theatre, Sheffield: Mark Selby of England beats China's Ding Junhui, 18-14 for his second world crown
Famous Weddings
- Actor Adam Rodriguez (41) weds longtime love Grace Gail in a romantic ceremony in Tuscany, Italy
Famous Deaths
- Afeni Shakur, mother of Tupac Shakur, Black Panther Party member, dies at 69
- Alan Elsdon, British jazz trumpeter, flugelhorn player (Midnite Follies Orchestra), and bandleader, dies at 81
Died in 2016 2016 Highlights
About May 2, 2016
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 8 years and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus
Holidays: May Day (Ireland, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Panda - Desiigner
- #1 Song: One Dance - Drake Ft. Wizkid & Kyla