“The Scream”: A Monumental Moment in Art History
2012: Sale of "The Scream" by Edvard Munch - A pastel version of Edvard Munch's famous painting "The Scream" was sold at auction for $119,922,500 on May 2nd, 2012. This…
The Historic Capture of Osama bin Laden: A Decade-Long Manhunt Comes to an End
2011: Osama bin Laden Killed - Osama bin Laden, the leader of al-Qaeda responsible for numerous global terrorist attacks, including the September 11 attacks, was killed on May 2nd, 2011.…
“The Postman Always Rings Twice”: A Timeless Noir Classic That Redefined Cinema
1946: Release of "The Postman Always Rings Twice" - On May 2nd, 1946, the film "The Postman Always Rings Twice" was released. Directed by Tay Garnett and featuring stars Lana…
The Revolutionary Invention of Celluloid Photographic Film by Hannibal Goodwin
1887: Hannibal Goodwin Patents Photographic Film - Hannibal Goodwin patented celluloid photographic film on May 2nd, 1887. This invention revolutionized the way images were captured, stored, and viewed, paving the…
The Daring Escape: Mary, Queen of Scots, Escapes Lochleven Castle
1568: Mary, Queen of Scots, Escapes Lochleven Castle - On May 2nd, 1568, Mary, Queen of Scots, made a daring escape from Lochleven Castle where she had been imprisoned by…