1. On May 2, 1945, the first successful landing of an aircraft on a glacier occurred in Alaska. The plane, piloted by Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Joseph O. Fletcher, landed on Colony Glacier to test the feasibility of using glaciers as runways for airplanes.

2. May 2, 1957, marked the opening of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System, a 800-mile-long oil pipeline that runs from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez. It is one of the largest pipelines in the world and has had a significant impact on the economy and environment of Alaska.

3. In 1971, on May 2, Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act was passed, which granted Alaskan Natives land and financial compensation for the loss of their traditional lands. This act was a significant step towards recognizing the rights of indigenous peoples in the United States.

4. May 2, 2007, was the day a massive landslide occurred at the head of Taan Fiord in Alaska. The landslide, triggered by a nearby earthquake, caused a massive wave that destroyed almost all of the trees around the fiord and reached 600 feet in height.

5. On May 2, 2019, Alaska declared a state of emergency after a cyber attack disrupted communication systems and caused significant economic losses. The attack targeted municipal, state, and federal agencies in the state and prompted a statewide response to improve cyber security.