1611

The King James Version of the Bible is published for the first time in London, England, by Robert Barker. AI analysis

读:The King James Version (KJV), also known as the King James Bible (KJB), is an English translation of the Christian Bible for the Church of England. It was commissioned in 1604 and completed by 1611, being the third translation into English to be approved by the English Church authorities. The KJV is considered one of the most influential versions of the Bible worldwide. --来自AI解读

1670

The Hudson's Bay Company is granted a royal charter. AI analysis

读:The Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) is the oldest company in North America. It was granted a royal charter by King Charles II of England on May 2, 1670, giving it a monopoly on the fur trade in the region known as Rupert's Land. Today, HBC is a retail business group that operates department stores across Canada and the United States. --来自AI解读

1808

Outbreak of the Peninsular War: The people of Madrid rise up against French occupation. AI analysis

读:The Peninsular War (1807-1814) was a military conflict fought in the Iberian Peninsula by Spain, the United Kingdom, and the French Empire. On May 2, 1808, the people of Madrid rose up against French occupation, marking the beginning of the war. The conflict led to the eventual defeat of Napoleon and the restoration of Ferdinand VII of Spain. --来自AI解读

1885

Good Housekeeping magazine is first published. AI analysis

读:Good Housekeeping is an American women's lifestyle magazine that was first published on May 2, 1885. It is known for its articles on women's interests, recipes, health, and home improvement. Today, it is one of the oldest and most popular women's magazines in the United States. --来自AI解读

1908

The Chicago Cubs win the National League pennant, marking the first of four pennants in five years. AI analysis

读:The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. On May 2, 1908, they won the National League pennant, which marked the beginning of a successful period for the team. They went on to win three more pennants in the following four years and two World Series championships. --来自AI解读

1945

World War II: The Soviet Union announces the fall of Berlin. AI analysis

读:On May 2, 1945, the Soviet Union announced the fall of Berlin, marking a significant turning point in World War II. The capture of the German capital city by Soviet forces led to the eventual surrender of Germany and the end of the war in Europe. --来自AI解读

1952

The world's first commercial jet, the de Havilland Comet, makes its maiden flight from London to Johannesburg. AI analysis

读:The de Havilland Comet was a British jet-powered medium-range passenger aircraft. On May 2, 1952, it made its maiden flight from London to Johannesburg, marking the beginning of commercial jet travel. Although it was groundbreaking, the Comet suffered a series of fatal accidents due to metal fatigue, leading to its eventual withdrawal from service. --来自AI解读

1964

The United States Navy destroys the pirate radio ship "Swinging 390" off England. AI analysis

读:"Swinging 390" was a pirate radio station that operated from a ship anchored off the coast of England in the early 1960s. On May 2, 1964, the United States Navy destroyed the ship, putting an end to the pirate radio broadcasts. Pirate radio stations were popular at the time for broadcasting rock and roll music, which was not widely available on mainstream radio. --来自AI解读

2000

Bill Clinton announces that accurate GPS access would be allowed for civilians by the year 2006. AI analysis

读:On May 2, 2000, U.S. President Bill Clinton announced that accurate GPS (Global Positioning System) access would be allowed for civilians by the year 2006. This decision marked a significant shift in GPS technology, making it available for commercial use and paving the way for the widespread adoption of GPS in various industries and everyday life. --来自AI解读

2008

Cyclone Nargis makes landfall in Myanmar (Burma) killing over 138,000 people and leaving millions homeless. AI analysis

读:Cyclone Nargis was a devastating tropical cyclone that struck Myanmar (also known as Burma) on May 2, 2008. It caused widespread destruction and loss of life, with estimates suggesting over 138,000 people were killed and millions left homeless. The cyclone was one of the worst natural disasters in Myanmar's history. --来自AI解读