Assassination of Osama Bin Laden
On May 2, 2011, United States Navy SEALs conducted a raid on a compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, resulting in the death of Osama Bin Laden, the founder and leader of the Al-Qaeda terrorist organization. The operation marked a significant milestone in the decade-long manhunt for Bin Laden following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, in which his organization claimed responsibility.
Demise of Jawaharlal Nehru
Coincidentally, May 2nd also marks the anniversary of the death of Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister. Nehru passed away in 1964, leaving behind a legacy as a prominent leader of the Indian independence movement and the architect of modern India’s foreign policy.
These events on May 2nd have left a profound impact on the world and continue to resonate in our collective memory, highlighting the complexities of international relations, the fight against terrorism, and the shaping of nations.