It happened on… May 2

Kim Kardashian turned heads on May 2 at the Met Gala in New York. The billionaire wore the iconic dress that Marilyn Monroe wore when she sang “Happy Birthday” to President John F. Kennedy in 1962.

Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, the Icelandic actor who plays Ser Gregor “The Mountain” Clegane in Game of Thrones, sets a world record in the deadlift by lifting 501 kg (1,104 lb).

Pierre Karl Péladeau resigned from his positions as head of the Parti Québécois, leader of the opposition, and member of the National Assembly for Saint-Jérôme, citing family reasons.

Release of the film “Iron Man” directed by Jon Favreau, starring Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark.

Nelson Mandela wins South Africa’s first democratic elections.

Filming begins on Steven Spielberg’s movie “Jaws” in Martha’s Vineyard, MA.

The song “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” is copyrighted.

The first science-fiction film, “A Trip to the Moon” by George Méliès, is released.

The Folies Bergère theater opens in Paris.

The Hudson’s Bay Company is founded by King Charles II of England.