Traditionally, 1 May is the date of the European spring festival of May Day. The International Workers Congress held in Paris in 1889 established the Second International for labor, …

May 1 is the 121st day of the year (122nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 244 days remain until the end of the year. 305 – Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman …

May Day, also called Workers’ Day or International Workers’ Day, is the day that commemorates the struggles and gains made by workers and the labour movement. It is observed in many …

Historical events for the 1st of May. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on May 1.

In 1889, an international organization for workers and socialists in Paris declared May 1st as International Workers’ Day. While most countries around the world celebrate on May 1, the …

May 1, 1984 President Reagan ended a six-day visit to China that began in Beijing (Peking) on April 26 with a formal reception. The president delivered a major address the following day, but …

May 1st is a day filled with various holidays, celebrations, observances, and historical significance around the world. From international events to national holidays and religious …

2012年5月1日 · Acts of Union form Great Britain, 8-Hour Work Day, the Penny Black stamp, invention of matches and other historical events, birthdays and deaths from May 1.

Did you know that May 1 is known as International Workers' Day? Here you can find historical events that happened on this day, as well as facts about May 1.

May Day is a May 1 celebration with a long and varied history, dating back millennia. Throughout the years, there have been many different events and festivities worldwide, most with the …