CalEvents:May/May 2
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Notable events for May 2
Date
Event
Significance
May 2, 1924
Birth of Medgar Evers, civil rights activist
On this day, Medgar Evers, an African-American civil rights activist, was born in Decatur, Mississippi. Evers played a pivotal role in the fight for desegregation and voter rights in the U.S. South before being assassinated in 1963. His legacy remains central to the Civil Rights Movement.
May 2, 1969
End of the Nigerian Civil War (Biafran War)
On this day, the Nigerian Civil War, also known as the Biafran War, officially ended. The war, which began in 1967, saw the southeastern region of Biafra attempt to secede from Nigeria. The conflict resulted in massive loss of life and displacement, particularly among the Igbo people.
May 2, 1994
Rwandan Genocide continues
On this day, the Rwandan Genocide continued, with Hutu extremists killing Tutsis and moderate Hutus. The genocide, which began in April 1994, would ultimately result in the deaths of around 800,000 people in 100 days, highlighting the need for stronger international intervention to prevent such atrocities.
May 2, 2008
South African President Thabo Mbeki mediates Zimbabwe election crisis
On this day, South African President Thabo Mbeki intervened in Zimbabwe's election crisis following the contested 2008 presidential elections. Mbeki's efforts aimed to prevent further violence and negotiate a peaceful resolution to the political standoff between Robert Mugabe and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai.
May 2, 2015
Protests continue in Baltimore after Freddie Gray’s death
On this day, protests continued in Baltimore, Maryland, following the death of Freddie Gray, an African-American man who died while in police custody. The protests were part of the wider Black Lives Matter movement, raising awareness of police brutality and systemic racism in the U.S.
May 2, 2019
Protests continue in Sudan after the ousting of Omar al-Bashir
On this day, protests persisted in Sudan as demonstrators demanded the formation of a civilian-led government following the removal of long-time dictator Omar al-Bashir. The protests were part of a broader movement for democratic governance in Sudan after decades of military rule.