May 2

May 2 is the 122nd day of the year (123rd in leap years) on the Gregorian calendar. The Zodiac sign for individuals born on this day is Taurushttp://www.findyourfate.com/astrology/taurus.htm

May 2 is celebrated as Flag Day in Poland. Flag Day, formerly known as Flag of the Republic of Poland Day, commemorates the anniversary of the battle of Berlin in 1945. This battle was the last major European offensive in World War II. The operation launched on January 16 and concluded on May 2, with the surrender of SS troops.http://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-uniforms/berlin.htm

In the United States, May 2 is National Truffle Day. The unsanctioned holiday is meant to celebrate chocolate truffles, and individuals are encouraged to partake in the dessert or try different truffle recipes that day. The chocolate truffle was first created in Chambery, France by M. Dofour. Today, there are 3 distinct styles of truffle: American, European, and Swiss, all with different looks, shape, and taste.http://www.mypunchbowl.com/holidays/national-truffle-day These desserts are eaten worldwide, and come made with a number of additions and flavors. When celebrating National Truffle Day, one should not only taste different types of truffles, but also experiment with new recipe ideas.

• 1997: Tony Blair becomes the youngest British Prime Minister in history at 44 years old.
• 1994: Nelson Mandela wins South Africa's first democratic election.

• 1939: Lou Gehrig ironman streak of 2,130 consecutive games comes to an end.
• 1933: The first modern sighting of Scotland's Loch Ness Monster.

• 1670: The Hudson Bay Company is first chartered by King Charles II of England.

• The Daily Show: Disney Has Taken ABC Away from You (2000)

• The Daily Show: Cedric the Entertainer (2005)

• The Daily Show: Nuclear (2001)

• Poland - Flag Day
• Iran - Teacher's Day
• Indonesia - Education Day

• 1985: Lily Allen - Musician
• 1975: David Beckham - Soccer Player
• 1972: Dwayne Johnson - Walking Tall
• 1950: Bianca Jagger - Actress

2009: Black Eyed Peas - Boom Boom Pow

• 2003: 50 Cent - In Da Club
• 1996: Notorious B.I.G. - Hypnotize
• 1989: Madonna - Like a Prayer
• 1970: The Jackson 5 - ABC
• 1964: The Beatles - Can't Buy Me Love Josh Hosler: Chart Topper Archive

• 1999: Oliver Reed - Gladiator
• 1972: J. Edgar Hoover - FBI Director
• 1957: Joseph McCarthy - U.S. Senator

• 2008: Iron Man - Robert Downey Jr.
• 2007: Fracture - Anthony Hopkins
• 2006: R.V. - Robin Williams
• 2005: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
• 2004: Mean Girls - Rachel McAdams , Tina Fey
• 1998: He Got Game - Denzel Washington The Numbers: Historical Box Office Charts