2 May

Events that occurred on 2 May.

On Earth

• 1924 - Voice actor Theodore Bikel is born.
• 1955 - J.R.R. Tolkien writes a letter to Miss Turnbull.
• 1968 - J.R.R. Tolkien writes Letter 302.
• 1981 - Amon Hen 50 is published.
• 1995 - Voice actor Michael Hordern dies.

In Arda

• T.A. 2942:
  • Bilbo wakes up in Rivendell before dawn. The Elves are singing loud and clear under his open window.