Birthdays occurring on May, 2

1551

William Camden was born on May 2, 1551 English antiquary, scholar, historian and author of Britannia, the first topographical survey of England. 1551-1623 The sea hath fish for every man. More quotations from William Camden

1729

Catherine II was born on May 2, 1729 In politics a capable ruler must be guided by circumstances, conjectures and conjunctions More quotations from Catherine II

1772

Novalis was born on May 2, 1772 Early German Romantic poet and novelist who greatly influenced later Romantic thought, 1772-1801 We are more closely connected to the invisible than to the visible. More quotations from Novalis

1860

Theodor Herzl was born on May 2, 1860 Hungarian zionist leader, 1860-1904 If you will it, it is no dream. More quotations from Theodor Herzl

Deaths occurring on May, 2

1945

Martin Bormann died on May 2, 1945 German Nazi politician, one of Adolf Hitler's closest lieutenants. 1900-1945 My darling girl, Unfortunately this earth is not a fairy-land, but a struggle for life, perfectly natural and therefore extremely harsh. All the same, or precisely for this reason, it is happiness and comfort for us men to have a precious sweetheart -- and I have the most precious, the dearest and best of all! More quotations from Martin Bormann

1957

Joseph R. McCarthy died on May 2, 1957 American senator, 1908-1957 I have here in my hand a list of two hundred and five (people) that were known to the Secretary of State as being members of the Communist Party and who nevertheless are still working and shaping the policy of the State Department More quotations from Joseph R. McCarthy

1972

J. Edgar Hoover died on May 2, 1972 American director of the F.B.I. (1924-1972). 1895-1972 The cure for crime is not the electric chair, but the high chair. More quotations from J. Edgar Hoover