This is our day guide for Saturday May 2nd 2020 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?
Holidays on May 2nd 2020
International: Labour Day
This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
Bhutan: Birth Anniversary of the 3rd Druk Gyalpo
Jigme Dorji Wangchuck the 3rd Druk Gyalpo, who began Bhutan's first steps toward modernisation, was born on May 2nd 1929.
Bhutan: Death Anniversary of Zhabdrung
Honours a 17th century Tibetan Buddhist lama who first united Bhutan as a nation-state.Regional
Spain (regional): Community Festival of Madrid
Madrid only. Marks a rebellion against the French during the War of IndependenceMay 1st 2020 | Go to Today | May 3rd 2020
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| General Information for May 2nd 2020 | |
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| There are 4 public holidays today. | |
| Day 123 of 2020 | |
| 243 days left in 2020 | |
| Week 18 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1975 - Captain of the England football team, David Beckham is born. | |
| 1803 - The state of Louisiana is purchased from France, doubling the size of the USA and paving the way for further expansion. | |
| 1652 - John Milton's daughter Deborah is born. | |
| 1519 - Leonardo Da Vinci, Italian painter, sculptor, architect and scientist - the archetypal Renaissance man - dies. |
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