May 2 On This Day in History Timeline

Notable Figures on May 2 (10)

• Athanasius of Alexandria (Died: 0373-05-02) — The Great Theologian and Patriarch of Alexandria, defender of Nicene orthodoxy.
• Boris I of Bulgaria (Died: 0907-05-02) — Knyaz of the First Bulgarian Empire, pivotal in Christianization and Slavic culture.
• Dwayne Johnson (Born: 1972-05-02) — Iconic actor and wrestler, Dwayne Johnson built a global empire in sports and cinema.
• Leonardo da Vinci (Died: 1519-05-02) — Renaissance polymath, master painter, and visionary scientist whose genius defined the era.
• Mae Martin (Born: 1987-05-02) — Canadian comedian, actor, and recording artist known for 'Feel Good' and stand-up work.
• Michael Hordern (Died: 1995-05-02) — Esteemed English actor, celebrated for his profound Shakespearean portrayals, especially King Lear.
• Osama bin Laden (Died: 2011-05-02) — Founder of al-Qaeda, a Salafi jihadist militant leader who aimed for a pan-Islamic caliphate.
• Satyajit Ray (Born: 1921-05-02) — Master of Indian Cinema: Director, Writer, and Cultural Icon
• Theodor Herzl (Born: 1860-05-02) — Father of modern political Zionism, advocating for a Jewish state in Palestine.
• Yongle Emperor (Born: 1360-05-02) — Third Ming Emperor who established a new capital and sponsored vast construction.