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On this day, May 2, in 1942, the Japanese killed Chief Justice Abad Santos as punishment for his refusal to cooperate with them.


Official calendar of the Republic of the Philippines: an almanac of Philippine commemorations enlivened with illustrations and information. –Manila: Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office, [2014].


On this day in 1494, Christopher Columbus found the islands of Jamaica, which he then named Santiago.
https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/May-2


On this day in 1519, Leonardo da Vinci died at the age of 67.
https://todayinsci.com/5/5_02.htm


This month is National Heritage Month (Proclamation No. 439, s. 2003)