1936, 2 May
Egyptian nationalists gain power in the first elections since Farouk succeeded to the throne.
1939, 2 May
King Farouk is declared the spiritual leader, or Caliph, of Islam.
1962, 2 May
Rightist terrorists in Algeria are implicated in the deaths of 91 Muslims.
1980, 2 May
Pope John Paul II begins his tour of Africa.
1994, 2 May
Nelson Mandela is victorious in South Africa's first ever multi-racial election.
