In History, Today on May 2

Russian missile strikes on Ukraine intensify as part of the ongoing conflict between the two countries. Overnight missile attacks target multiple locations, highlighting the continued escalation of hostilities.

The United Kingdom's Home Secretary, Amber Rudd, resigned following the Windrush scandal, which involved the mistreatment of Caribbean immigrants by the UK government.

A fire broke out at the Trade Unions House in Odessa, Ukraine, during clashes between pro-Ukrainian and pro-Russian groups, resulting in the deaths of 42 people.

Osama bin Laden, the founder of the militant Islamist group al-Qaeda, was killed by United States Navy SEALs in Abbottabad, Pakistan, during a covert operation ordered by U.S. President Barack Obama.

The European Union and International Monetary Fund agreed to a €110 billion bailout package for Greece to address its severe financial crisis.

Cyclone Nargis made landfall in Myanmar, causing widespread devastation and resulting in over 138,000 deaths, making it one of the deadliest tropical cyclones on record.

President Leonid Kuchma of Ukraine announced that the closure of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant would occur later that year.

Tony Blair became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after the Labour Party won a landslide victory in the general election, ending 18 years of Conservative government.

During the Falklands War, the British submarine HMS Conqueror sank the Argentine cruiser ARA General Belgrano, leading to significant loss of life and escalating the conflict.

The first BASIC program was run on a computer at Dartmouth College, marking the beginning of widespread use of the BASIC programming language in education and business.

The world's first ever jet airliner, the De Havilland Comet, made its maiden flight from London to Johannesburg, marking a new era in commercial air travel.

The Battle of Berlin ended with the unconditional surrender of the Berlin garrison to Soviet forces, effectively marking the end of World War II in Europe.

The first game of the National Negro League baseball was played. The league was founded by Andrew 'Rube' Foster in response to the exclusion of African American players from Major League Baseball.

The Oklahoma Territory was officially organized as a territory of the United States. This followed the Land Run of 1889, which opened up what was formerly Indian Territory to non-Native American settlement, and set the stage for Oklahoma's statehood in 1907.

During the American Civil War, the Battle of Chancellorsville begins in Virginia, resulting in a significant Confederate victory.

The Catholic Apostolic Church was formed following a significant event known as the "Great Manifestation," marking its official organization based on revelations and theological tenets deemed from apostolic beliefs.

The Battle of Lützen was fought between Napoleon's forces and a coalition of Prussian and Russian troops, resulting in a French victory. This battle was part of the War of the Sixth Coalition during the Napoleonic Wars.

The Dos de Mayo Uprising occurred in Madrid, Spain, marking the beginning of the Peninsular War against Napoleonic France. Spanish citizens rose against the French occupation, leading to a brutal suppression by French forces.

The Hudson's Bay Company was chartered by King Charles II of England. It became one of the oldest commercial corporations in the world and played a significant role in the fur trade in North America.

The King James Version of the Bible was published for the first time in London, England. It became one of the most influential translations of the Bible in the English-speaking world.

Scotland ratified the Treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis, ending wars with France. This marked the conclusion of the Italian Wars that had embroiled various European powers.

Leonardo da Vinci, the renowned Italian polymath, died in Amboise, France. He was known for his contributions to art, science, and engineering.

King Richard I of England, also known as Richard the Lionheart, returned to England after being held captive in Austria following his participation in the Third Crusade.

King Authari of the Lombards married Theodelinda, Bavarian princess, which marked a significant alliance and consolidation of power within the Lombard kingdom in Italy.

A major earthquake struck the ancient city of Antioch, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. Antioch was one of the largest cities of the Roman Empire and an important center of early Christianity.