1. On May 2, 1887, the famous sharpshooter Annie Oakley arrived in Helena, Montana for a tour with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.

2. In 1942, the deadliest avalanche in Montana's history occurred on May 2. The disaster took place on the Crown Butte near the town of Cooke City and claimed the lives of 19 people, including a group of soldiers who were stationed at a nearby Army base.

3. May 2, 1972, marked the opening of Montana's first state park, Giant Springs State Park. The park is home to one of the largest natural springs in the country and features several hiking trails, camping areas, and picnic spots.

4. On May 2, 1882, a group of miners in the town of Butte began a labor strike that lasted for over six months. The strike was sparked by poor working conditions and low wages, and it ultimately led to the formation of the Western Federation of Miners.

5. In 1916, on May 2, the Montana State Capitol building was dedicated in the state capital of Helena. The building, which took over 6 years to construct, features a dome that is modeled after the one on the United States Capitol building in Washington D.C.