1536CE
Politics
Anne Boleyn arrested
Anne Boleyn, Queen of England, is arrested and imprisoned on charges of adultery, incest, and high treason.
Daily Chronicle
May 2
3 Historical Records
1975CE
Birth
David Beckham Born
David Beckham is an English former footballer who played for Manchester United, Real Madrid, and LA Galaxy. He is one of the most recognizable athletes in the world and a global cultural icon.
2011CE
Other
Osama bin Laden killed
Osama bin Laden, the founder and leader of the militant organization al-Qaeda, is killed by U.S. Navy SEALs during a raid in Abbottabad, Pakistan.