1906day.year
Closing ceremony of the Intercalated Games in Athens, Greece.
The closing ceremony of the Intercalated Games is held in Athens, marking the conclusion of the only intermediate Olympic Games.
On May 2, 1906, the closing ceremony of the Intercalated Games was held in Athens, Greece. These Games were envisioned as intermediate Olympics to take place every four years between the main Olympic events. Athletes from around the globe competed in track and field, gymnastics, and other sports over ten days. The ceremony celebrated the spirit of international sporting camaraderie and Greek cultural heritage. Although not officially recognized by the International Olympic Committee today, the 1906 Games helped revive interest in the Olympic movement. They introduced innovations such as athlete parades and improved event organization. The success of the Athens Games influenced the format of subsequent Olympic competitions.
1906
Intercalated Games
Athens
1920day.year
The first game of the Negro National League baseball is played in Indianapolis.
The Negro National League plays its inaugural baseball game in Indianapolis, pioneering organized African American professional baseball.
On May 2, 1920, the Negro National League played its inaugural baseball game in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded by Rube Foster, the league provided a formal professional circuit for African American players barred from Major League Baseball. The opening contest showcased talent from teams like the Chicago American Giants and the Indianapolis ABCs. Fans turned out in large numbers to support their local clubs and celebrate black baseball excellence. The league’s formation marked a landmark achievement in the struggle for racial equality in sports. Over the next decade, the Negro National League produced legendary players whose records and stories endure. Its legacy paved the way for the eventual integration of Major League Baseball.
1920
Negro National League baseball
Indianapolis
1964day.year
First ascent of Shishapangma, the fourteenth highest mountain in the world and the lowest of the Eight-thousanders.
On May 2, 1964, a Chinese expedition completed the first ascent of Shishapangma in Tibet, the lowest of the world’s fourteen eight-thousanders. This climb represented a major achievement in Himalayan mountaineering.
The Chinese Mountaineering Team tackled Shishapangma's remote north face under challenging conditions.
At 8,027 meters, the summit marked China's first conquest of an 8,000-meter peak.
Climbers braved severe altitude, crevasses, and unpredictable weather to secure the top.
The ascent took place during a period of limited Western access to the Himalayas.
This success showcased non-Western expertise in high-altitude alpinism.
Shishapangma remains a coveted objective for mountaineers worldwide.
First ascent
Shishapangma
mountain
Eight-thousanders