Born on 2 May 1953

At A Glance

2 May 1953 at a glance

Day of the week

2 May 1953 was a Saturday.

Australian No. 1 (Kent retrospective)

“Takes Two to Tango” recorded by Louis Armstrong and Pearl Bailey was No. 1 on David Kent's retrospective Australian chart. This chart was compiled later by David Kent from radio station charts.

Top Film of 1953

The highest-grossing film worldwide released in 1953 was Peter Pan.

Star sign

The star sign for 2 May is Taurus.

Chinese zodiac

In the Chinese zodiac, 2 May 1953 fell in the Year of the Snake.

Birthstone

The birthstone for May is Emerald.

Moon phase

The moon phase on 2 May 1953 was Waning Gibbous.

On this day: 2 May

• 1945 World War II: The Soviet Union announces the fall of Berlin.
• 1945 World War II: The surrender of Caserta comes into effect, by which German troops in Italy cease fighting.
• 1952 A De Havilland Comet makes the first jetliner flight with fare-paying passengers, from London to Johannesburg.
• 1963 Berthold Seliger launches a rocket with three stages and a maximum flight altitude of more than 100 kilometres (62 mi) near Cuxhaven. It is the only sounding rocket developed in Germany.
• 1964 Vietnam War: An explosion sinks the American aircraft carrier USNS Card while it is docked at Saigon. Two Viet Cong combat swimmers had placed explosives on the ship's hull. She is raised and returned to service less than seven months later.

Famous people born on 2 May

• Dwayne Johnson, American actor and wrestler (born 1972)
• Pat McAfee, American sports analyst and football player (born 1987)
• David Beckham, English footballer, coach, and model (born 1975)
• Catherine the Great (1729–1796)

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