Acts of Union come into force, uniting England and Scotland to form the Kingdom of Great Britain
Great Britain, officially the Kingdom of Great Britain, was a sovereign state in Western Europe from 1707 to the end of 1800.
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Publication of "Species Plantarum" by Carl Linnaeus - the formal start date of plant taxonomy adopted by the Internation
Publication of "Species Plantarum" by Carl Linnaeus - the formal start date of plant taxonomy adopted by the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature
"Penny Black," the world's first adhesive postage stamp is issued by the United Kingdom
The Penny Black was the world's first adhesive postage stamp used in a public postal system. It was first issued in the United Kingdom on 1 May 1840 but was not valid for use until 6 May.
Nationwide demonstrations and strikes demanding an 8-hour workday begin in the US
Socialism in the United States has encompassed various types of tendencies, including utopian socialists, anarchists, democratic socialists, social democrats, Marxist–Leninists, and Trotskyists.
German automobile manufacturers Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft and Benz & Cie begin their first joint venture, later mergi
German automobile manufacturers Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft and Benz & Cie begin their first joint venture, later merging into Mercedes-Benz
Empire State Building opens in New York City as the world's tallest building until the World Trade Center surpasses it i
Empire State Building opens in New York City as the world's tallest building until the World Trade Center surpasses it in 1970
"Citizen Kane," directed by Orson Welles and starring himself, Joseph Cotten, and Dorothy Comingore, premieres at the Pa
"Citizen Kane," directed by Orson Welles and starring himself, Joseph Cotten, and Dorothy Comingore, premieres at the Palace Theater in New York City
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's opera "The Marriage of Figaro" premieres in Vienna with Mozart himself conducting
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, is a commedia per musica (opera buffa) in four acts composed in 1786 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, with an Italian libretto written by Lorenzo Da Ponte.
Bob Rogers is acknowledged as the first American pro sports trainer when he is hired by the NY Athletic Club
Bob Rogers is acknowledged as the first American pro sports trainer when he is hired by the NY Athletic Club
Stefan Batory, the reigning Prince of Transylvania, marries Anna Jagiellon and they become the co-rulers of the Polish-L
Stefan Batory, the reigning Prince of Transylvania, marries Anna Jagiellon and they become the co-rulers of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
American women's rights activist Elizabeth Cady Stanton (24) weds fellow American abolitionist Henry Brewster Stanton (3
American women's rights activist Elizabeth Cady Stanton (24) weds fellow American abolitionist Henry Brewster Stanton (34), until his death in 1887
American Union Army General William Tecumseh Sherman (30) weds Eleanor Boyle Ewing in Washington, D.C., until her death
American Union Army General William Tecumseh Sherman (30) weds Eleanor Boyle Ewing in Washington, D.C., until her death in 1888
Actress and model Bianca Jagger (32) files for divorce from Rolling Stone singer Mick Jagger (34) after 7 years of marri
Actress and model Bianca Jagger (32) files for divorce from Rolling Stone singer Mick Jagger (34) after 7 years of marriage on the grounds of his adultery with model Jerry Hall
Supernova observed by Chinese and Egyptians in constellation Lupus
The known history of supernova observation goes back to 1006 AD. All earlier proposals for supernova observations are speculations with many alternatives. Since the development of the telescope, the...
Bishop Bernold flees St Pieterskerk for Utrecht, Netherlands
Bishop Bernold flees St Pieterskerk for Utrecht, Netherlands
Albert I, King of Germany, is assassinated by his nephew John of Swabia [the Parricide], for cutting John out of his rig
Albert I, King of Germany, is assassinated by his nephew John of Swabia [the Parricide], for cutting John out of his right to inherit
Treaty of Edinburgh-Northampton: The Kingdom of England recognizes the Kingdom of Scotland as an independent state, endi
Treaty of Edinburgh-Northampton: The Kingdom of England recognizes the Kingdom of Scotland as an independent state, ending the Wars of Scottish Independence
Ekiho exorcises the Zen temple and its surroundings of an old badger
Ekiho exorcises the Zen temple and its surroundings of an old badger
Danish prince and later King Christian III arrives in Veere, Zeeland
Danish prince and later King Christian III arrives in Veere, Zeeland
Jacob van Neck's merchant fleet departs for Java, modern day Indonesia
Jacob van Neck's merchant fleet departs for Java, modern day Indonesia
Spanish Queirós Expedition are the first Europeans to discover Espíritu Santo, Vanuatu - although they think they have d
Spanish Queirós Expedition are the first Europeans to discover Espíritu Santo, Vanuatu - although they think they have discovered Terra Australis (southern continent) [1]
Portuguese and Spanish expedition recaptures Salvador (Bahia) from the forces of the Dutch West India Company
The recapture of Bahia (Portuguese: Jornada dos Vassalos; Spanish: Jornada del Brasil) was a Spanish–Portuguese military expedition in 1625 to retake the city of Bahia (now Salvador) in Brazil from...
Louis XIV and his court inaugurate the Paris Observatory
Louis XIV and his court inaugurate the Paris Observatory
Boston News-Letter publishes first newspaper advertisement
The Boston News-Letter, first published on April 24, 1704, is regarded as the first continuously published newspaper in the colony of Massachusetts.
Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe first opens its doors in Mexico City on the site of two apparitions of the Virgin - no
Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe first opens its doors in Mexico City on the site of two apparitions of the Virgin - now a basilica and the holiest church in Mexico
Brandenburg-Prussia joins the Russian-led anti Swedish alliance by declaring war on Sweden during the Great Northern War
In the Great Northern War (1700–1721) a coalition led by Russia successfully contested the supremacy of Sweden in Northern, Central and Eastern Europe.
Spanish Catholic missionaries establish Mission San Antonio de Valero (now known as Alamo), the fist of several settleme
Spanish Catholic missionaries establish Mission San Antonio de Valero (now known as Alamo), the fist of several settlements in what is now San Antonio, Texas
Spain and Austria sign trade treaty
The Peace of Vienna, also known as the First Treaty of Vienna, was a series of four treaties signed between 30 April 1725 and 5 November 1725 involving the Habsburg Monarchy, the Holy Roman Empire...
France and Austria sign First Treaty of Versailles alliance - guaranteeing Austrian neutrality in war between Britain an
France and Austria sign First Treaty of Versailles alliance - guaranteeing Austrian neutrality in war between Britain and France
Austria and France divide Prussia
Austria and France divide Prussia
British fleet occupies Guadeloupe, West Indies, capturing it from France
The British expedition against Guadeloupe was a military action from January to May 1759, as part of the Seven Years' War.
German philosopher Adam Weishaupt founds the secret society of the Illuminati
Johann Adam Weishaupt was a German philosopher, professor of civil law and later canon law, and founder of the Bavarian Illuminati.
Battle of Crooked Billet: British forces surprise and inflict a heavy defeat on the Pennsylvania militia led by John Lac
Battle of Crooked Billet: British forces surprise and inflict a heavy defeat on the Pennsylvania militia led by John Lacey in Hatboro, Pennsylvania, during the American Revolution
John Phillips is elected the first mayor of Boston
The mayor of Boston is the head of the municipal government in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Boston has a mayor–council government.
Belgian parliament accepts railway laws
Belgian parliament accepts railway laws
Austrian explorer Ida Laura Pfeiffer (48) begins her first trip around world, leaving by boat from Hamburg bound for Ri
Austrian explorer Ida Laura Pfeiffer (48) begins her first trip around world, leaving by boat from Hamburg bound for Rio de Janeiro
The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta is founded at Jefferson College in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
Phi Gamma Delta (ΦΓΔ), commonly known as Phi Gam and sometimes written as FIJI, is a North American social fraternity with 139 active chapters and 13 colonies across the United States and Canada.
John Geary becomes 1st mayor of San Francisco
The mayor of the City and County of San Francisco is the head of the executive branch of the San Francisco city and county government.
First public flushing toilets the 'Monkey Closets' unveiled by George Jennings as part of The Great Exhibition at Hyde P
First public flushing toilets the 'Monkey Closets' unveiled by George Jennings as part of The Great Exhibition at Hyde Park, London, costing one penny
Amsterdam begins transferring drinking water out of the dunes, a major urban infrastructure development
Amsterdam begins transferring drinking water out of the dunes, a major urban infrastructure development
William Walker, conqueror of Nicaragua, surrenders to the US Navy in Rivas
William Walker (May 8, 1824 – September 12, 1860) was an American journalist and mercenary.
Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia, 29,000 injured or died
Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia, 29,000 injured or died
Atlanta campaign in Georgia begins during US Civil War
The city of Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County, was an important rail and commercial center during the American Civil War.
Emperor Franz Joseph opens 5th World's Exposition in Vienna
Emperor Franz Joseph opens 5th World's Exposition in Vienna
members of the "Whiskey Ring" are accused of anti-US activities, one of the largest corruption scandals in US history
members of the "Whiskey Ring" are accused of anti-US activities, one of the largest corruption scandals in US history
Catcher Moses Walker is acknowledged as the first African-American to play major league baseball joining the Toledo Blue
Catcher Moses Walker is acknowledged as the first African-American to play major league baseball joining the Toledo Blue Stockings
Maria "Goeie Mie" Swanenburg sentence to life for killing 27 in Netherlands
Maria "Goeie Mie" Swanenburg sentence to life for killing 27 in Netherlands
2nd International Congress calls for 1st International Workers Day 1st May 1890 to mark protests in Chicago in 1886
International Workers' Day, also called Labour Day in some countries and often referred to as May Day, is a celebration of labourers and the working classes that is promoted by the international...
US Quarantine Station opens on Angel Island, San Francisco Bay
US Quarantine Station opens on Angel Island, San Francisco Bay
World's Columbian Exposition opens in Chicago to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in th
World's Columbian Exposition opens in Chicago to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the "New World"
Scofield Mine disaster: a premature blast collapses a mine tunnel, killing at least 200 in Scofield, Utah
Scofield Mine disaster: a premature blast collapses a mine tunnel, killing at least 200 in Scofield, Utah
Chicago White Sox outfielder Herm McFarland hits first grand slam in American League history in 19-9 win at home against
Chicago White Sox outfielder Herm McFarland hits first grand slam in American League history in 19-9 win at home against Detroit; Tigers commit 12 errors
Philadelphia Phillies Johnny Lush (20) pitches no-hitter in 6-0 win over Brooklyn Superbas in Washington Park in Brookly
Philadelphia Phillies Johnny Lush (20) pitches no-hitter in 6-0 win over Brooklyn Superbas in Washington Park in Brooklyn, New York; the team's last no-hitter until 1964
Belgium government of De Trooz forms
Belgium government of De Trooz forms
World's most intense rainfall (2.47 inches in 3 minutes) occurs in Portobelo, Panama
World's most intense rainfall (2.47 inches in 3 minutes) occurs in Portobelo, Panama
The Beverly Hills Hotel opens on Sunset Boulevard in Beverly Hills, California
The Beverly Hills Hotel, also called the Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows, is located on Sunset Boulevard in Beverly Hills, California.
Longacre Theatre opens at 220 W 48th Street in New York City
The Longacre Theatre is a Broadway theater at 220 West 48th Street in the Theater District of Midtown Manhattan in New York City, New York, U.S. Opened in 1913, it was designed by Henry B.
Belgium-Luxembourg toll tunnel opens
Belgium-Luxembourg toll tunnel opens
Charlie Robertson of the Chicago White Sox pitches a perfect game against the Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are an American professional baseball team based in Detroit. The Tigers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central Division.
Admiral Paul Koundouriotis becomes President of Greece
Admiral Paul Koundouriotis becomes President of Greece
Imperial Airways is the first British airliner to serve cooked meals
Imperial Airways is the first British airliner to serve cooked meals
6 children die and 10 injured by hailstones in Klausenburg, Romania
6 children die and 10 injured by hailstones in Klausenburg, Romania
Farm workers strike begins in East-Groningen, Netherlands
Farm workers strike begins in East-Groningen, Netherlands
The planet Pluto is officially named by 11-year-old English schoolgirl Venetia Burney
The planet Pluto is officially named by 11-year-old English schoolgirl Venetia Burney
First Suriname union congress held in Paramaribo
First Suriname union congress held in Paramaribo
Tydings-McDuffie Act: Philippine Legislature accepts the US proposal for independence (realized in 1946)
Tydings-McDuffie Act: Philippine Legislature accepts the US proposal for independence (realized in 1946)
Canada's 1st silver dollar enters circulation, featuring King George V
Canada's 1st silver dollar enters circulation, featuring King George V
Summer Olympics (scheduled for Helsinki) are cancelled by the Finnish OC because of WWII
Summer Olympics (scheduled for Helsinki) are cancelled by the Finnish OC because of WWII
Radio Orange (Oranje) urges listeners to defy the Nazi-imposed order requiring Jewish people to wear the Star of David
Radio Orange (Oranje) urges listeners to defy the Nazi-imposed order requiring Jewish people to wear the Star of David
Food rationing begins in the United States during World War II
The military history of the United States during World War II covers the nation's role as one of the major Allies in their victory over the Axis powers.
Pulitzer prize awarded to American Martin Flavin for his novel "Journey in the Dark"
Pulitzer prize awarded to American Martin Flavin for his novel "Journey in the Dark"
About 1,000 citizens of Demmin in Germany, commit suicide provoked by occupation by Soviet Red Army
After the Munich Agreement, the Soviet Union pursued a rapprochement with Nazi Germany.
Cleveland Indians abandon League Park (venue for weekday games) to play all MLB games at Municipal Stadium
League Park was a baseball park located in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. It was situated at the northeast corner of Dunham Street (now known as East 66th Street) and Lexington Avenue in the Hough...
Glenn Taylor, Idaho Senator, arrested in Birmingham, Alabama, for trying to enter a meeting through a door marked "for N
Glenn Taylor, Idaho Senator, arrested in Birmingham, Alabama, for trying to enter a meeting through a door marked "for Negroes"
Athletics' Elmer Valo is the first AL baseball player to hit 2 bases-loaded triples in a game
The 1949 major league baseball season began on April 18, 1949. The regular season ended on October 2, with the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Yankees as the regular season champions of the National...
Gwendolyn Brooks is the first African American awarded the Pulitzer Prize for poetry for "Annie Allen"
Annie Allen is a book of poetry by American author Gwendolyn Brooks that was published by Harper & Brothers in 1949.
,000 march for peace & freedom in Germany
,000 march for peace & freedom in Germany
Mr Potato Head first introduced by toy distributor Hasbro
Hasbro, Inc. (a syllabic abbreviation of its original name, Hassenfeld Brothers) is an American multinational toy manufacturing and entertainment holding company founded on December 6, 1923 by Henry,...
Bishops publish Mandement (member socialist org forbidden)
Bishops publish Mandement (member socialist org forbidden)
A doctor in Japan reports an "epidemic of an unknown disease of the central nervous system", marking the official discov
A doctor in Japan reports an "epidemic of an unknown disease of the central nervous system", marking the official discovery of Minamata disease
Flevo Boys Football Club is established in Emmeloord, the Netherlands
Flevo Boys is a Dutch association football club from Emmeloord. It plays home matches at the 3,000-capacity home ground Sportpark Ervenbos.
Ambonese rebellion bombs Ambon, conquers Morotai
Ambonese rebellion bombs Ambon, conquers Morotai
India's Bombay state split into Gujarat & Maharashtra states
Bombay State was a large Indian state created in 1950 from the erstwhile Bombay Province, with other regions being added to it in the succeeding years.
1st US airplane hijacked to Cuba
1st US airplane hijacked to Cuba
1st French underground nuclear test in the Sahara at Ecker, Algeria
1st French underground nuclear test in the Sahara at Ecker, Algeria
First BASIC program runs on a computer at Dartmouth College
BASIC (Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code) is a family of general-purpose, high-level programming languages designed for ease of use. The original version was created by John G.
Battle of Dong-Yin, a naval conflict between ROC and PRC, takes place.
Battle of Dong-Yin, a naval conflict between ROC and PRC, takes place.
Last British concert by the Beatles at Empire Pool in Wembley, London
Revolver is the seventh studio album by the English rock band the Beatles. It was released on 5 August 1966, accompanied by the double A-side single "Eleanor Rigby" and "Yellow Submarine".
43 Unification church couples wed in NYC
43 Unification church couples wed in NYC
Amtrak Railroad begins operation
Amtrak has used a variety of paint schemes (liveries) on its rolling stock since taking over intercity passenger rail service in the United States in 1971.
Rolling Stones release single "Brown Sugar"
"Brown Sugar" is a song recorded by the English rock band the Rolling Stones. Written primarily by Mick Jagger, it is the opening track and lead single from their ninth studio album, Sticky Fingers...
North Vietnamese troops occupy Quang Tri Activities Committee
North Vietnam (NVN), officially the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (DRV; Vietnamese: Việt Nam Dân chủ Cộng hòa [vîəˀt nāːm zʌ̄n cû kôŋ͡mˀ hwàː]); VNDCCH), was a country in Southeast Asia from 1945 to...
Empress Lilly, replica of a paddle steamer, dedicated at Walt Disney World, Florida
Empress Lilly, replica of a paddle steamer, dedicated at Walt Disney World, Florida
36 people are killed in Taksim Square, Istanbul, during the Labour Day celebrations.
Taksim Square, situated in Beyoğlu in the European part of Istanbul, Turkey, is a major tourist and leisure district famed for its restaurants, shops, and hotels.
1st African American mayor of New Orleans, Ernest Nathan Morial, inaugurated
1st African American mayor of New Orleans, Ernest Nathan Morial, inaugurated
Amer Book Award: William Styron (Sophie Choice)/T Wolfe (Right Stuff)
Amer Book Award: William Styron (Sophie Choice)/T Wolfe (Right Stuff)
Harrison Williams (Sen-D-NJ) convicted on FBI Abscam charges
Abscam, sometimes written ABSCAM, was a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) sting operation in the late 1970s and early 1980s that led to the convictions of seven members from both chambers of the...
World's Fair in Knoxville Tennessee opens
The 1982 World's Fair, officially known as the Knoxville International Energy Exposition (KIEE) and simply as Energy Expo '82 and Expo '82, was an international exposition held in Knoxville,...
"Communist" bomb attack kills 2 firemen in Brussels
"Communist" bomb attack kills 2 firemen in Brussels
acre Disney's MGM studio theme park officially opens to public in Lake Buena Vista, Florida
acre Disney's MGM studio theme park officially opens to public in Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Craig Lucas' stage drama "Prelude to a Kiss" moves to the Helen Hayes Theatre, NYC; runs for 440 performances
Craig Lucas' stage drama "Prelude to a Kiss" moves to the Helen Hayes Theatre, NYC; runs for 440 performances
Danielle Steel’s historical romance novel “Jewels” is published
Danielle Steel’s historical romance novel “Jewels” is published
Bomb attack on Sri Lankan president (26 die)
Bomb attack on Sri Lankan president (26 die)
-3] Tornado & hail storms hit Jiangxi China, 95 killed
-3] Tornado & hail storms hit Jiangxi China, 95 killed
"Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident)" single released by John Michael Montgomery (Billboard Song of the Year 1995)
"Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident)" single released by John Michael Montgomery (Billboard Song of the Year 1995)
Miami Heat beaten, 112-91 to Chicago Bulls to be swept 3-0 in round 1 of NBA Eastern Division playoffs; first time in hi
Miami Heat beaten, 112-91 to Chicago Bulls to be swept 3-0 in round 1 of NBA Eastern Division playoffs; first time in his 14 years as head coach Pat Riley ousted in the opening round
Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in San Diego, California on KIOZ 105.3 FM
Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in San Diego, California on KIOZ 105.3 FM
Padres closer Trevor Hoffman sets MLB record for saves for one team (321) in 4-3 win v Chicago Cubs in San Diego
Padres closer Trevor Hoffman sets MLB record for saves for one team (321) in 4-3 win v Chicago Cubs in San Diego
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, and Slovenia join the European Uni
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, and Slovenia join the European Union, celebrated at the residence of the Irish President in Dublin.
The Puerto Rican government closes the Department of Education and 42 other government agencies due to significant short
The Puerto Rican government closes the Department of Education and 42 other government agencies due to significant shortages in cash flow.
The London Agreement on translation of European patents, concluded in 2000, enters into force in 14 of the 34 Contractin
The London Agreement on translation of European patents, concluded in 2000, enters into force in 14 of the 34 Contracting States to the European Patent Convention.
Carol Ann Duffy is appointed British Poet Laureate - first Scot and woman Laureate
Carol Ann Duffy is appointed British Poet Laureate - first Scot and woman Laureate
Pope John Paul II is beatified by his successor, Pope Benedict XVI
Pope John Paul II was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City from 16 October 1978 until his death in 2005.
China and Russia sign $15 billion dollar trade deal
The economy of Russia is a high-income, industrialized, mixed and market-oriented emerging economy.
15 people are killed by multiple bomb attacks across Iraq
15 people are killed by multiple bomb attacks across Iraq
Hundreds march through Nigerian capital calling for the release of schoolgirls abducted by Islamic militants, Boko Haram
Hundreds march through Nigerian capital calling for the release of schoolgirls abducted by Islamic militants, Boko Haram, who oppose Western education
Expo 2015 opens in Milan (thru till 31st October)
Expo 2015 opens in Milan (thru till 31st October)
Chinese authorities label British cartoon "Peppa Pig" subversive and it is removed from the Douyin video website
Chinese authorities label British cartoon "Peppa Pig" subversive and it is removed from the Douyin video website
Argentine forward Lionel Messi scores twice for his 600th goal for FC Barcelona in a 3-0 home win over Liverpool in a Ch
Argentine forward Lionel Messi scores twice for his 600th goal for FC Barcelona in a 3-0 home win over Liverpool in a Champions League semi final
Armed protesters against stay-at-home-orders gather at the State Capitol in Lansing, Michigan, as Governor Gretchen Whit
Armed protesters against stay-at-home-orders gather at the State Capitol in Lansing, Michigan, as Governor Gretchen Whitmer reinstates State of Emergency
India is the first country to record more than 400,000 new COVID-19 cases in one day (401,993) [1]
The following is the timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in India from January 2021 to the May 2021.
First of two sets of human remains revealed by receding Lake Mead, US's largest reservoir, near Las Vegas likely linked
First of two sets of human remains revealed by receding Lake Mead, US's largest reservoir, near Las Vegas likely linked to mob activity in the 1970s and 80s [1]
Famous Births on May 1
birth
Joseph Addison is born
Joseph Addison, British writer and politician, known for british writer and politician, was born on 1672-05-01. Joseph Addison (1 May 1672 – 17 June 1719) was a British writer and politician.
birth
Arthur Wellesley is born
Arthur Wellesley, British army officer and statesman, known for british army officer and statesman, was born on 1769-05-01.
birth
Calamity Jane is born
Calamity Jane, American frontierswoman, known for american frontierswoman, was born on 1852-05-01.
birth
Scott Carpenter is born
Scott Carpenter, American astronaut and aquanaut, known for american astronaut and aquanaut, was born on 1925-05-01.
birth
Jack Paar is born
Jack Paar, American writer and comedian, known for american writer and comedian, was born on 1918-05-01.
birth
Max Robinson is born
Max Robinson journalist, known for american journalist, was born on 1939-05-01. Maxie Cleveland Robinson Jr.
birth
Jamie Dornan is born
Jamie Dornan actor, model and musician from northern ireland, known for actor, model and musician from northern ireland, was born on 1983-05-01.
birth
Tim McGraw is born
Tim McGraw, American musician, known for american country singer and actor, was born on 1968-05-01. Samuel Timothy McGraw is an American country singer and actor.
birth
Charli D'Amelio is born
Charli D'Amelio, American musician, known for american social media personality, was born on 2005-05-01.
birth
Sonny Ramadhin is born
Sonny Ramadhin, Indian athlete, known for west indian cricketer, was born on 1929-05-01.
birth
Ollie Matson is born
Ollie Matson, American athlete, known for american football player and sprinter, was born on 1930-05-01.
birth
Yvonne van Gennip is born
Yvonne van Gennip, Dutch athlete, known for dutch speed skater, was born on 1965-05-01. Yvonne Maria Therèse van Gennip is one of the most successful female Dutch all-round speed skaters.
Notable Deaths on May 1
death
John Walker dies
John Walker dies
death
Joseph Goebbels dies
Joseph Goebbels, German nazi propaganda minister, known for german nazi propaganda minister, died on 1945-05-01.
death
Gordon Lightfoot dies
Gordon Lightfoot singer-songwriter, known for canadian singer-songwriter, died on 2023-05-01. Gordon Meredith Lightfoot Jr.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on May 1, 1707?
- Great Britain, officially the Kingdom of Great Britain, was a sovereign state in Western Europe from 1707 to the end of 1800.
- What happened on May 1, 1753?
- Publication of "Species Plantarum" by Carl Linnaeus - the formal start date of plant taxonomy adopted by the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature
- What happened on May 1, 1840?
- The Penny Black was the world's first adhesive postage stamp used in a public postal system. It was first issued in the United Kingdom on 1 May 1840 but was not valid for use until 6 May.
- What happened on May 1, 1886?
- Socialism in the United States has encompassed various types of tendencies, including utopian socialists, anarchists, democratic socialists, social democrats, Marxist–Leninists, and Trotskyists.
- What happened on May 1, 1924?
- German automobile manufacturers Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft and Benz & Cie begin their first joint venture, later merging into Mercedes-Benz
Complete Timeline — May 1 Through the Ages
Supernova observed by Chinese and Egyptians in constellation Lupus
The known history of supernova observation goes back to 1006 AD. All earlier proposals for supernova observations are speculations with many alternatives. Since the development of the telescope, the...
Bishop Bernold flees St Pieterskerk for Utrecht, Netherlands
Bishop Bernold flees St Pieterskerk for Utrecht, Netherlands
Albert I, King of Germany, is assassinated by his nephew John of Swabia [the Parricide], for cutting John out of his rig
Albert I, King of Germany, is assassinated by his nephew John of Swabia [the Parricide], for cutting John out of his right to inherit
Treaty of Edinburgh-Northampton: The Kingdom of England recognizes the Kingdom of Scotland as an independent state, endi
Treaty of Edinburgh-Northampton: The Kingdom of England recognizes the Kingdom of Scotland as an independent state, ending the Wars of Scottish Independence
Ekiho exorcises the Zen temple and its surroundings of an old badger
Ekiho exorcises the Zen temple and its surroundings of an old badger
Danish prince and later King Christian III arrives in Veere, Zeeland
Danish prince and later King Christian III arrives in Veere, Zeeland
Stefan Batory, the reigning Prince of Transylvania, marries Anna Jagiellon and they become the co-rulers of the Polish-L
Stefan Batory, the reigning Prince of Transylvania, marries Anna Jagiellon and they become the co-rulers of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
Jacob van Neck's merchant fleet departs for Java, modern day Indonesia
Jacob van Neck's merchant fleet departs for Java, modern day Indonesia
Spanish Queirós Expedition are the first Europeans to discover Espíritu Santo, Vanuatu - although they think they have d
Spanish Queirós Expedition are the first Europeans to discover Espíritu Santo, Vanuatu - although they think they have discovered Terra Australis (southern continent) [1]
Portuguese and Spanish expedition recaptures Salvador (Bahia) from the forces of the Dutch West India Company
The recapture of Bahia (Portuguese: Jornada dos Vassalos; Spanish: Jornada del Brasil) was a Spanish–Portuguese military expedition in 1625 to retake the city of Bahia (now Salvador) in Brazil from...
Joseph Addison is born
Joseph Addison, British writer and politician, known for british writer and politician, was born on 1672-05-01. Joseph Addison (1 May 1672 – 17 June 1719) was a British writer and politician.
Louis XIV and his court inaugurate the Paris Observatory
Louis XIV and his court inaugurate the Paris Observatory
Boston News-Letter publishes first newspaper advertisement
The Boston News-Letter, first published on April 24, 1704, is regarded as the first continuously published newspaper in the colony of Massachusetts.
Acts of Union come into force, uniting England and Scotland to form the Kingdom of Great Britain
Great Britain, officially the Kingdom of Great Britain, was a sovereign state in Western Europe from 1707 to the end of 1800.
Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe first opens its doors in Mexico City on the site of two apparitions of the Virgin - no
Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe first opens its doors in Mexico City on the site of two apparitions of the Virgin - now a basilica and the holiest church in Mexico
Brandenburg-Prussia joins the Russian-led anti Swedish alliance by declaring war on Sweden during the Great Northern War
In the Great Northern War (1700–1721) a coalition led by Russia successfully contested the supremacy of Sweden in Northern, Central and Eastern Europe.
Spanish Catholic missionaries establish Mission San Antonio de Valero (now known as Alamo), the fist of several settleme
Spanish Catholic missionaries establish Mission San Antonio de Valero (now known as Alamo), the fist of several settlements in what is now San Antonio, Texas
Spain and Austria sign trade treaty
The Peace of Vienna, also known as the First Treaty of Vienna, was a series of four treaties signed between 30 April 1725 and 5 November 1725 involving the Habsburg Monarchy, the Holy Roman Empire...
Publication of "Species Plantarum" by Carl Linnaeus - the formal start date of plant taxonomy adopted by the Internation
Publication of "Species Plantarum" by Carl Linnaeus - the formal start date of plant taxonomy adopted by the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature
France and Austria sign First Treaty of Versailles alliance - guaranteeing Austrian neutrality in war between Britain an
France and Austria sign First Treaty of Versailles alliance - guaranteeing Austrian neutrality in war between Britain and France
Austria and France divide Prussia
Austria and France divide Prussia
British fleet occupies Guadeloupe, West Indies, capturing it from France
The British expedition against Guadeloupe was a military action from January to May 1759, as part of the Seven Years' War.
Arthur Wellesley is born
Arthur Wellesley, British army officer and statesman, known for british army officer and statesman, was born on 1769-05-01.
German philosopher Adam Weishaupt founds the secret society of the Illuminati
Johann Adam Weishaupt was a German philosopher, professor of civil law and later canon law, and founder of the Bavarian Illuminati.
Battle of Crooked Billet: British forces surprise and inflict a heavy defeat on the Pennsylvania militia led by John Lac
Battle of Crooked Billet: British forces surprise and inflict a heavy defeat on the Pennsylvania militia led by John Lacey in Hatboro, Pennsylvania, during the American Revolution
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's opera "The Marriage of Figaro" premieres in Vienna with Mozart himself conducting
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, is a commedia per musica (opera buffa) in four acts composed in 1786 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, with an Italian libretto written by Lorenzo Da Ponte.
John Phillips is elected the first mayor of Boston
The mayor of Boston is the head of the municipal government in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Boston has a mayor–council government.
Belgian parliament accepts railway laws
Belgian parliament accepts railway laws
"Penny Black," the world's first adhesive postage stamp is issued by the United Kingdom
The Penny Black was the world's first adhesive postage stamp used in a public postal system. It was first issued in the United Kingdom on 1 May 1840 but was not valid for use until 6 May.
American women's rights activist Elizabeth Cady Stanton (24) weds fellow American abolitionist Henry Brewster Stanton (3
American women's rights activist Elizabeth Cady Stanton (24) weds fellow American abolitionist Henry Brewster Stanton (34), until his death in 1887
Austrian explorer Ida Laura Pfeiffer (48) begins her first trip around world, leaving by boat from Hamburg bound for Ri
Austrian explorer Ida Laura Pfeiffer (48) begins her first trip around world, leaving by boat from Hamburg bound for Rio de Janeiro
The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta is founded at Jefferson College in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
Phi Gamma Delta (ΦΓΔ), commonly known as Phi Gam and sometimes written as FIJI, is a North American social fraternity with 139 active chapters and 13 colonies across the United States and Canada.
American Union Army General William Tecumseh Sherman (30) weds Eleanor Boyle Ewing in Washington, D.C., until her death
American Union Army General William Tecumseh Sherman (30) weds Eleanor Boyle Ewing in Washington, D.C., until her death in 1888
John Geary becomes 1st mayor of San Francisco
The mayor of the City and County of San Francisco is the head of the executive branch of the San Francisco city and county government.
First public flushing toilets the 'Monkey Closets' unveiled by George Jennings as part of The Great Exhibition at Hyde P
First public flushing toilets the 'Monkey Closets' unveiled by George Jennings as part of The Great Exhibition at Hyde Park, London, costing one penny
Calamity Jane is born
Calamity Jane, American frontierswoman, known for american frontierswoman, was born on 1852-05-01.
Amsterdam begins transferring drinking water out of the dunes, a major urban infrastructure development
Amsterdam begins transferring drinking water out of the dunes, a major urban infrastructure development
William Walker, conqueror of Nicaragua, surrenders to the US Navy in Rivas
William Walker (May 8, 1824 – September 12, 1860) was an American journalist and mercenary.
John Walker dies
John Walker dies
Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia, 29,000 injured or died
Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia, 29,000 injured or died
Atlanta campaign in Georgia begins during US Civil War
The city of Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County, was an important rail and commercial center during the American Civil War.
Emperor Franz Joseph opens 5th World's Exposition in Vienna
Emperor Franz Joseph opens 5th World's Exposition in Vienna
members of the "Whiskey Ring" are accused of anti-US activities, one of the largest corruption scandals in US history
members of the "Whiskey Ring" are accused of anti-US activities, one of the largest corruption scandals in US history
Bob Rogers is acknowledged as the first American pro sports trainer when he is hired by the NY Athletic Club
Bob Rogers is acknowledged as the first American pro sports trainer when he is hired by the NY Athletic Club
Catcher Moses Walker is acknowledged as the first African-American to play major league baseball joining the Toledo Blue
Catcher Moses Walker is acknowledged as the first African-American to play major league baseball joining the Toledo Blue Stockings
Maria "Goeie Mie" Swanenburg sentence to life for killing 27 in Netherlands
Maria "Goeie Mie" Swanenburg sentence to life for killing 27 in Netherlands
Nationwide demonstrations and strikes demanding an 8-hour workday begin in the US
Socialism in the United States has encompassed various types of tendencies, including utopian socialists, anarchists, democratic socialists, social democrats, Marxist–Leninists, and Trotskyists.
2nd International Congress calls for 1st International Workers Day 1st May 1890 to mark protests in Chicago in 1886
International Workers' Day, also called Labour Day in some countries and often referred to as May Day, is a celebration of labourers and the working classes that is promoted by the international...
US Quarantine Station opens on Angel Island, San Francisco Bay
US Quarantine Station opens on Angel Island, San Francisco Bay
World's Columbian Exposition opens in Chicago to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in th
World's Columbian Exposition opens in Chicago to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the "New World"
Scofield Mine disaster: a premature blast collapses a mine tunnel, killing at least 200 in Scofield, Utah
Scofield Mine disaster: a premature blast collapses a mine tunnel, killing at least 200 in Scofield, Utah
Chicago White Sox outfielder Herm McFarland hits first grand slam in American League history in 19-9 win at home against
Chicago White Sox outfielder Herm McFarland hits first grand slam in American League history in 19-9 win at home against Detroit; Tigers commit 12 errors
Philadelphia Phillies Johnny Lush (20) pitches no-hitter in 6-0 win over Brooklyn Superbas in Washington Park in Brookly
Philadelphia Phillies Johnny Lush (20) pitches no-hitter in 6-0 win over Brooklyn Superbas in Washington Park in Brooklyn, New York; the team's last no-hitter until 1964
Belgium government of De Trooz forms
Belgium government of De Trooz forms
World's most intense rainfall (2.47 inches in 3 minutes) occurs in Portobelo, Panama
World's most intense rainfall (2.47 inches in 3 minutes) occurs in Portobelo, Panama
The Beverly Hills Hotel opens on Sunset Boulevard in Beverly Hills, California
The Beverly Hills Hotel, also called the Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows, is located on Sunset Boulevard in Beverly Hills, California.
Longacre Theatre opens at 220 W 48th Street in New York City
The Longacre Theatre is a Broadway theater at 220 West 48th Street in the Theater District of Midtown Manhattan in New York City, New York, U.S. Opened in 1913, it was designed by Henry B.
Jack Paar is born
Jack Paar, American writer and comedian, known for american writer and comedian, was born on 1918-05-01.
Belgium-Luxembourg toll tunnel opens
Belgium-Luxembourg toll tunnel opens
Charlie Robertson of the Chicago White Sox pitches a perfect game against the Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are an American professional baseball team based in Detroit. The Tigers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central Division.
German automobile manufacturers Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft and Benz & Cie begin their first joint venture, later mergi
German automobile manufacturers Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft and Benz & Cie begin their first joint venture, later merging into Mercedes-Benz
Admiral Paul Koundouriotis becomes President of Greece
Admiral Paul Koundouriotis becomes President of Greece
Scott Carpenter is born
Scott Carpenter, American astronaut and aquanaut, known for american astronaut and aquanaut, was born on 1925-05-01.
Imperial Airways is the first British airliner to serve cooked meals
Imperial Airways is the first British airliner to serve cooked meals
6 children die and 10 injured by hailstones in Klausenburg, Romania
6 children die and 10 injured by hailstones in Klausenburg, Romania
Farm workers strike begins in East-Groningen, Netherlands
Farm workers strike begins in East-Groningen, Netherlands
Sonny Ramadhin is born
Sonny Ramadhin, Indian athlete, known for west indian cricketer, was born on 1929-05-01.
The planet Pluto is officially named by 11-year-old English schoolgirl Venetia Burney
The planet Pluto is officially named by 11-year-old English schoolgirl Venetia Burney
Ollie Matson is born
Ollie Matson, American athlete, known for american football player and sprinter, was born on 1930-05-01.
Empire State Building opens in New York City as the world's tallest building until the World Trade Center surpasses it i
Empire State Building opens in New York City as the world's tallest building until the World Trade Center surpasses it in 1970
First Suriname union congress held in Paramaribo
First Suriname union congress held in Paramaribo
Tydings-McDuffie Act: Philippine Legislature accepts the US proposal for independence (realized in 1946)
Tydings-McDuffie Act: Philippine Legislature accepts the US proposal for independence (realized in 1946)
Canada's 1st silver dollar enters circulation, featuring King George V
Canada's 1st silver dollar enters circulation, featuring King George V
Max Robinson is born
Max Robinson journalist, known for american journalist, was born on 1939-05-01. Maxie Cleveland Robinson Jr.
Summer Olympics (scheduled for Helsinki) are cancelled by the Finnish OC because of WWII
Summer Olympics (scheduled for Helsinki) are cancelled by the Finnish OC because of WWII
"Citizen Kane," directed by Orson Welles and starring himself, Joseph Cotten, and Dorothy Comingore, premieres at the Pa
"Citizen Kane," directed by Orson Welles and starring himself, Joseph Cotten, and Dorothy Comingore, premieres at the Palace Theater in New York City
Radio Orange (Oranje) urges listeners to defy the Nazi-imposed order requiring Jewish people to wear the Star of David
Radio Orange (Oranje) urges listeners to defy the Nazi-imposed order requiring Jewish people to wear the Star of David
Food rationing begins in the United States during World War II
The military history of the United States during World War II covers the nation's role as one of the major Allies in their victory over the Axis powers.
Pulitzer prize awarded to American Martin Flavin for his novel "Journey in the Dark"
Pulitzer prize awarded to American Martin Flavin for his novel "Journey in the Dark"
About 1,000 citizens of Demmin in Germany, commit suicide provoked by occupation by Soviet Red Army
After the Munich Agreement, the Soviet Union pursued a rapprochement with Nazi Germany.
Joseph Goebbels dies
Joseph Goebbels, German nazi propaganda minister, known for german nazi propaganda minister, died on 1945-05-01.
Cleveland Indians abandon League Park (venue for weekday games) to play all MLB games at Municipal Stadium
League Park was a baseball park located in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. It was situated at the northeast corner of Dunham Street (now known as East 66th Street) and Lexington Avenue in the Hough...
Glenn Taylor, Idaho Senator, arrested in Birmingham, Alabama, for trying to enter a meeting through a door marked "for N
Glenn Taylor, Idaho Senator, arrested in Birmingham, Alabama, for trying to enter a meeting through a door marked "for Negroes"
Athletics' Elmer Valo is the first AL baseball player to hit 2 bases-loaded triples in a game
The 1949 major league baseball season began on April 18, 1949. The regular season ended on October 2, with the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Yankees as the regular season champions of the National...
Gwendolyn Brooks is the first African American awarded the Pulitzer Prize for poetry for "Annie Allen"
Annie Allen is a book of poetry by American author Gwendolyn Brooks that was published by Harper & Brothers in 1949.
,000 march for peace & freedom in Germany
,000 march for peace & freedom in Germany
Mr Potato Head first introduced by toy distributor Hasbro
Hasbro, Inc. (a syllabic abbreviation of its original name, Hassenfeld Brothers) is an American multinational toy manufacturing and entertainment holding company founded on December 6, 1923 by Henry,...
Bishops publish Mandement (member socialist org forbidden)
Bishops publish Mandement (member socialist org forbidden)
A doctor in Japan reports an "epidemic of an unknown disease of the central nervous system", marking the official discov
A doctor in Japan reports an "epidemic of an unknown disease of the central nervous system", marking the official discovery of Minamata disease
Flevo Boys Football Club is established in Emmeloord, the Netherlands
Flevo Boys is a Dutch association football club from Emmeloord. It plays home matches at the 3,000-capacity home ground Sportpark Ervenbos.
Ambonese rebellion bombs Ambon, conquers Morotai
Ambonese rebellion bombs Ambon, conquers Morotai
India's Bombay state split into Gujarat & Maharashtra states
Bombay State was a large Indian state created in 1950 from the erstwhile Bombay Province, with other regions being added to it in the succeeding years.
1st US airplane hijacked to Cuba
1st US airplane hijacked to Cuba
1st French underground nuclear test in the Sahara at Ecker, Algeria
1st French underground nuclear test in the Sahara at Ecker, Algeria
First BASIC program runs on a computer at Dartmouth College
BASIC (Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code) is a family of general-purpose, high-level programming languages designed for ease of use. The original version was created by John G.
Battle of Dong-Yin, a naval conflict between ROC and PRC, takes place.
Battle of Dong-Yin, a naval conflict between ROC and PRC, takes place.
Yvonne van Gennip is born
Yvonne van Gennip, Dutch athlete, known for dutch speed skater, was born on 1965-05-01. Yvonne Maria Therèse van Gennip is one of the most successful female Dutch all-round speed skaters.
Last British concert by the Beatles at Empire Pool in Wembley, London
Revolver is the seventh studio album by the English rock band the Beatles. It was released on 5 August 1966, accompanied by the double A-side single "Eleanor Rigby" and "Yellow Submarine".
Tim McGraw is born
Tim McGraw, American musician, known for american country singer and actor, was born on 1968-05-01. Samuel Timothy McGraw is an American country singer and actor.
43 Unification church couples wed in NYC
43 Unification church couples wed in NYC
Amtrak Railroad begins operation
Amtrak has used a variety of paint schemes (liveries) on its rolling stock since taking over intercity passenger rail service in the United States in 1971.
Rolling Stones release single "Brown Sugar"
"Brown Sugar" is a song recorded by the English rock band the Rolling Stones. Written primarily by Mick Jagger, it is the opening track and lead single from their ninth studio album, Sticky Fingers...
North Vietnamese troops occupy Quang Tri Activities Committee
North Vietnam (NVN), officially the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (DRV; Vietnamese: Việt Nam Dân chủ Cộng hòa [vîəˀt nāːm zʌ̄n cû kôŋ͡mˀ hwàː]); VNDCCH), was a country in Southeast Asia from 1945 to...
Empress Lilly, replica of a paddle steamer, dedicated at Walt Disney World, Florida
Empress Lilly, replica of a paddle steamer, dedicated at Walt Disney World, Florida
36 people are killed in Taksim Square, Istanbul, during the Labour Day celebrations.
Taksim Square, situated in Beyoğlu in the European part of Istanbul, Turkey, is a major tourist and leisure district famed for its restaurants, shops, and hotels.
Actress and model Bianca Jagger (32) files for divorce from Rolling Stone singer Mick Jagger (34) after 7 years of marri
Actress and model Bianca Jagger (32) files for divorce from Rolling Stone singer Mick Jagger (34) after 7 years of marriage on the grounds of his adultery with model Jerry Hall
1st African American mayor of New Orleans, Ernest Nathan Morial, inaugurated
1st African American mayor of New Orleans, Ernest Nathan Morial, inaugurated
Amer Book Award: William Styron (Sophie Choice)/T Wolfe (Right Stuff)
Amer Book Award: William Styron (Sophie Choice)/T Wolfe (Right Stuff)
Harrison Williams (Sen-D-NJ) convicted on FBI Abscam charges
Abscam, sometimes written ABSCAM, was a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) sting operation in the late 1970s and early 1980s that led to the convictions of seven members from both chambers of the...
World's Fair in Knoxville Tennessee opens
The 1982 World's Fair, officially known as the Knoxville International Energy Exposition (KIEE) and simply as Energy Expo '82 and Expo '82, was an international exposition held in Knoxville,...
Jamie Dornan is born
Jamie Dornan actor, model and musician from northern ireland, known for actor, model and musician from northern ireland, was born on 1983-05-01.
"Communist" bomb attack kills 2 firemen in Brussels
"Communist" bomb attack kills 2 firemen in Brussels
acre Disney's MGM studio theme park officially opens to public in Lake Buena Vista, Florida
acre Disney's MGM studio theme park officially opens to public in Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Craig Lucas' stage drama "Prelude to a Kiss" moves to the Helen Hayes Theatre, NYC; runs for 440 performances
Craig Lucas' stage drama "Prelude to a Kiss" moves to the Helen Hayes Theatre, NYC; runs for 440 performances
Danielle Steel’s historical romance novel “Jewels” is published
Danielle Steel’s historical romance novel “Jewels” is published
Bomb attack on Sri Lankan president (26 die)
Bomb attack on Sri Lankan president (26 die)
-3] Tornado & hail storms hit Jiangxi China, 95 killed
-3] Tornado & hail storms hit Jiangxi China, 95 killed
"Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident)" single released by John Michael Montgomery (Billboard Song of the Year 1995)
"Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident)" single released by John Michael Montgomery (Billboard Song of the Year 1995)
Miami Heat beaten, 112-91 to Chicago Bulls to be swept 3-0 in round 1 of NBA Eastern Division playoffs; first time in hi
Miami Heat beaten, 112-91 to Chicago Bulls to be swept 3-0 in round 1 of NBA Eastern Division playoffs; first time in his 14 years as head coach Pat Riley ousted in the opening round
Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in San Diego, California on KIOZ 105.3 FM
Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in San Diego, California on KIOZ 105.3 FM
Padres closer Trevor Hoffman sets MLB record for saves for one team (321) in 4-3 win v Chicago Cubs in San Diego
Padres closer Trevor Hoffman sets MLB record for saves for one team (321) in 4-3 win v Chicago Cubs in San Diego
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, and Slovenia join the European Uni
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, and Slovenia join the European Union, celebrated at the residence of the Irish President in Dublin.
Charli D'Amelio is born
Charli D'Amelio, American musician, known for american social media personality, was born on 2005-05-01.
The Puerto Rican government closes the Department of Education and 42 other government agencies due to significant short
The Puerto Rican government closes the Department of Education and 42 other government agencies due to significant shortages in cash flow.
The London Agreement on translation of European patents, concluded in 2000, enters into force in 14 of the 34 Contractin
The London Agreement on translation of European patents, concluded in 2000, enters into force in 14 of the 34 Contracting States to the European Patent Convention.
Carol Ann Duffy is appointed British Poet Laureate - first Scot and woman Laureate
Carol Ann Duffy is appointed British Poet Laureate - first Scot and woman Laureate
Pope John Paul II is beatified by his successor, Pope Benedict XVI
Pope John Paul II was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City from 16 October 1978 until his death in 2005.
China and Russia sign $15 billion dollar trade deal
The economy of Russia is a high-income, industrialized, mixed and market-oriented emerging economy.
15 people are killed by multiple bomb attacks across Iraq
15 people are killed by multiple bomb attacks across Iraq
Hundreds march through Nigerian capital calling for the release of schoolgirls abducted by Islamic militants, Boko Haram
Hundreds march through Nigerian capital calling for the release of schoolgirls abducted by Islamic militants, Boko Haram, who oppose Western education
Expo 2015 opens in Milan (thru till 31st October)
Expo 2015 opens in Milan (thru till 31st October)
Chinese authorities label British cartoon "Peppa Pig" subversive and it is removed from the Douyin video website
Chinese authorities label British cartoon "Peppa Pig" subversive and it is removed from the Douyin video website
Argentine forward Lionel Messi scores twice for his 600th goal for FC Barcelona in a 3-0 home win over Liverpool in a Ch
Argentine forward Lionel Messi scores twice for his 600th goal for FC Barcelona in a 3-0 home win over Liverpool in a Champions League semi final
Armed protesters against stay-at-home-orders gather at the State Capitol in Lansing, Michigan, as Governor Gretchen Whit
Armed protesters against stay-at-home-orders gather at the State Capitol in Lansing, Michigan, as Governor Gretchen Whitmer reinstates State of Emergency
India is the first country to record more than 400,000 new COVID-19 cases in one day (401,993) [1]
The following is the timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in India from January 2021 to the May 2021.
First of two sets of human remains revealed by receding Lake Mead, US's largest reservoir, near Las Vegas likely linked
First of two sets of human remains revealed by receding Lake Mead, US's largest reservoir, near Las Vegas likely linked to mob activity in the 1970s and 80s [1]
Gordon Lightfoot dies
Gordon Lightfoot singer-songwriter, known for canadian singer-songwriter, died on 2023-05-01. Gordon Meredith Lightfoot Jr.