May 1 History - May 1st Holiday

Famous Quote For May 1

"I can't bear Britain in decline. I just can't."

Margaret Thatcher, 1979

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May 1 History

1957 - Larry King's first radio broadcast

1952 - Mr. Potato Head introduced to world

1931 - Empire State Building opens in NY

1886 - US general strike for 8 hour days begins

1844 - Samuel Morse sends the first telegraphic message.

This Day In Business

1885 - The first skyscraper, a 10-story building located on the corner of LaSalle and Adams in Chicago, begins construction.

This Day In Entertainment

1984 - Mick Fleetwood, drummer for Fleetwood Mac, files for personal bankruptcy.

This Day In Geography

1707 - Great Britain is formed upon the unification of England, Wales, and Scotland.

This Day In Sports

1991 - At the age of 44, Nolan Ryan pitches his seventh no-hitter.

May 1st Holiday

International Workers' Day - Celebration of labor movements and left-wing movements across the world.

Today's Birthday Trivia

While she regrets not going to college, she wants her daughters to perform on Broadway and go to college. Who is she?

Today's Birthday Horoscope

Learn about people born on this day by reading the May 1 Birthday Horoscope.

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