May 2

May 2

Born on This Day

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  • Hollywood Heartthrobs
  • Famous Celebrity Couples
  • Famous Fathers

  David Beckham

  Soccer Player / 1975 -

  Soccer great David Beckham has played for Manchester United, England, Real Madrid and the L.A. Galaxy. He is married to Victoria Beckham, also known as Posh from the Spice Girls.

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  David Beckham

  Born: May 2, 1975
  Age: 38 years old
  Birthplace: Leytonstone, London, England, United Kingdom
  Occupation: Soccer Player
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  • Famous Taureans
  • Famous Racecar Drivers
  • Famous People Born in 1985

  Kyle Busch

  Race Car Driver / 1985 -

  In less than two years Kyle Busch has already become the youngest race winner in NASCAR's six-decade history of Cup racing, shortly after turning 20 years old.

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  Kyle Busch

  1985 | 28 years old
  Race Car Driver

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  • Name Changers
  • Famous Taureans
  • Famous Singers

  Engelbert Humperdinck

  Singer / 1936 -

  British singer Engelbert Humperdinck made it big in 1967 with hit song "Release Me (And Let Me Love Again)."

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  Engelbert Humperdinck

  1936 | 77 years old
  Singer

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  • Famous Action Movie Stars
  • Famous Black Athletes
  • Famous Taureans

  Dwayne Johnson

  Film Actor, Athlete / 1972 -

  Dwayne Johnson became a film actor (2001's The Mummy) after gaining fame with the World Wrestling Federation as "The Rock."

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  Dwayne Johnson

  Born: May 2, 1972
  Age: 41 years old
  Birthplace: Hayward, California, United States
  Occupation: Film Actor, Athlete
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  • Advice Dispensers
  • Famous Taureans
  • Columbia University Alumni

  Benjamin Spock

  Medical Professional, Journalist / 1903 - 1998

  Dr. Spock was best known for his parenting advice book, Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care, originally published in 1946.

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  Benjamin Spock

  1903 | 94 years old
  Medical Professional, Journalist

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  • Famous Taureans
  • Famous Figure Skaters
  • Olympic Medal Winners

  Sarah Hughes

  Ice Skater / 1985 -

  At 16, Sarah Hughes won the 2002 Olympic women’s figure skating gold medal as the result of a thrilling long program.

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  Sarah Hughes

  1985 | 28 years old
  Ice Skater

May 2

Died on This Day

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  • Breast Cancer Survivors
  • Famous Pisceans
  • Famous Actresses

  Lynn Redgrave

  Film Actress, Theater Actress, Television Actress / 1943 - 2010

  Lynn Redgrave was an actress from the five generations of Redgrave actors known for her work on both stage and screen.

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  Lynn Redgrave

  Died: May 2, 2010
  Age: 67 years old
  Place: Kent, Connecticut , United States
  Occupation: Film Actress, Theater Actress, ...
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  • Famous Scorpios
  • Famous People Named Joseph
  • Famous Congressional Representatives

  Joseph McCarthy

  U.S. Representative / 1908 - 1957

  Senator Joseph McCarthy charged that communists had infiltrated the U.S. State Department. He became chair of the Senate's subcommittee on investigations.
  

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  Joseph McCarthy

  1957 | 48 years old
  U.S. Representative

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  • Fantastic Facial Hair
  • Famous Lefties
  • Tech Giants

  Leonardo da Vinci

  Mathematician, Artist, Inventor, Musician, Writer / 1452 - 1519

  Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian painter and a genius in many realms of science. He is best known for two paintings: the "Mona Lisa" and "The Last Supper."

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  Leonardo da Vinci

  1519 | 67 years old
  Mathematician, Artist, Inventor, ...