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Historical events for
Saturday, 2 May 2026

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  • Birth

    Louis Moinet

    França

    Louis Moinet, inventor of the chronograph and pioneer in the creation of time measuring instruments.

    † 21/5/1853
  • Birth

    Lou Gramm (Foreigner)

    Lou Gramm (b. 1950) is a notable American vocalist. His powerful and emotive voice fronting Foreigner was the engine for some of the biggest arena rock anthems and power ballads of the 70s and 80s.

  • History

    Opening of the Budapest Metro

    Hungria

    Opening of the Budapest Metro line M1, known as the "millennium line".

  • History

    World Tuna Day

    Date established by the United Nations to raise awareness about the importance of sustainable tuna fishery management and the preservation of marine ecosystems.

  • History

    12th Day of Ridván

    The closing of the Festival of Ridván, the holiest celebration of the Bahá'í Faith, marking Bahá'u'lláh's prophetic declaration.

  • History

    Saint Athanasius

    Commemoration of Saint Athanasius, venerated as a bishop and Doctor of the Church in the Christian tradition.

  • History

    Kalachakra Tantra

    An important celebration and cycle of esoteric teachings in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, associated with the concept of the wheel of time.

  • Sport

    ⚡ Formula E: Berlin ePrix (Race 1)

    Execution of the second race of the Monaco ePrix double-header, part of the Formula E World Championship. The race takes place on the iconic street circuit, demanding maximum technical precision in electric energy management.

  • Culture

    🎵 Music: BTS World Tour "Arirang" (El Paso)

    Third and final concert of BTS's residency at Stanford Stadium, California, consolidating the massive success of the "Arirang" world tour in North American territory during 2026.