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By Day: Historical Events on May 2nd
Explore key moments from this day in history, organized by year. Dates for earlier events may be approximate.
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The cornerstone of the current St. Peter's Basilica in Rome is laid by Pope Julius II.
The Treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis is signed, ending the Italian Wars and establishing peace between France and Spain.
The Authorized Version of the Bible (King James Version) was first published, and became the standard English language Bible.
The Hudson's Bay Company is chartered by King Charles II, granting it a monopoly over the fur trade in the region of Hudson Bay in North America.
Osama bin Laden is killed by US forces in Pakistan.
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