On This Day:
May 2nd
Birthdays:
1837 - Henry Martyn Robert (soldier / engineer / author / Robert''s Rules of Order).
1903 - Dr. Benjamin Spock (pediatrician / political activist / author).
1904 - Bing Crosby (singer / actor).
1936 - Engelbert Humperdink (singer ).
1972 - Dwayne Johnson
1980 - Ellie Kemper
1985 - Lily Allen
1990 - Kay Panabaker
Events:
1885 - 'Good Housekeeping' magazine is first published.
1925 - Kezar Stadium in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park opens.
1939 - Lou Gehrig sets record for being in most consecutive games (2130).
1957 - Elvis records 'Jail House Rock'.
1996 - Houston Rockets advance to the second round of the NBA Finals.