Appointed Caesar
Severus is appointed Caesar in the western tetrarchy when Diocletian and Maximian abdicate.
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May 1 in History
This permanent archive page contains 272 World History Database records for May 1, spanning 305 to 2025. Recorded topics include Appointed Caesar; Invasion of France; Vice Regent of Gascony.
Total: 272Events: 245Births: 7Deaths: 6Battles: 14Countries: 47
Events on May 1
Invasion of France
Sets sail from Portsmouth at the head of an invasion force
Vice Regent of Gascony
Appointed Vice Regent of Gascony by Henry III, is given absolute power over revenue
Assassination of Albert I
Albert I is assassinated by nephew John of Swabia, because he refused his share of the Habsburg lands
Assassination of Albert I
Albert I is assassinated by nephew John of Swabia, because he refused his share of the Habsburg lands
Duke of Austria
Succeeds as Duke of Austria and Styria after Albert I is murdered.
Father Murdered
Albert I is murdered, forcing Frederick to defend Habsburg interests.
Execution
Intercepted by the Royal ship Nicholas of the Tower & beheaded
Exile of Pole
Intercepted by the Royal ship Nicholas of the Tower & beheaded
Exile of Pole
Leaves England bound for Burgundy
Marriage
Splits the Yorkist Party & provoking a 2nd War of the Roses. Marries Elizabeth Wydville
Marriage
Marries Edward IV, a secret wedding, only the brides mother and two ladies in attendance
Marriage
When the marriage becomes known, it causes considerable rancour on Warwicks part, and when Elizabeth's relatives, especially her brother, Earl Rivers, began to be favored he changes sides
Marriage
Marries Edwatd IV splitting the Yorkist Party & provoking a 2nd War of the Roses
Christ's College Royal Charter
Henry grants a royal charter for Christ's College, Cambridge, supporting the educational foundation promoted by Margaret Beaufort.
Arrest of Henry Norris
Henry Norris is arrested for having an affair with Anne Boleyn
Arrest of Henry Norris
Henry Norriss is arrested for having an affair with Anne Boleyn
Marriage
Cranmer declares Annes marriage void due to Henrys affair with her sister Mary
Reform of Church Governance
Beginning of the reformation of the Church in Ireland
Treaty of Breda
Signs the Treaty of Breda. Agrees to the Covenant in Scotland & to impose Presbyterianism in England
First Landing in Florida
Ribault lands on the Atlantic coast during the French Florida expedition
Capture of Madrid
The Dutch colony of Bahia in Brazil is captured by the Spanish
Marriage
Marries Henrietta Maria, daughter of the France's Henry IV
First Siege of Corfe Castle
Erle begins an unsuccessful Parliamentarian siege of Corfe Castle.
Agreement of the Free People
Lilburne and fellow Levellers issue the Agreement of the Free People while imprisoned, setting out their constitutional programme.
Agreement of the Free People
Lilburne and the imprisoned Leveller leaders issue "An Agreement of the Free People of England" as a proposed constitutional settlement
Interregnum
Charles accepted the Treaty of Breda to obtain Scottish support for his restoration.
Treaty of Breda
Charles accepted the agreement permitting his return to Scotland under stringent political and religious conditions.
Convention Parliament
Holles supports the Commons vote welcoming Charles II's Declaration of Breda.
Declaration of Breda
Grenville delivers copies of the Declaration of Breda and Charles II's letters to Parliament.
Declaration of Breda
Monck receives and helps present the Declaration of Breda to the Convention Parliament.
Declaration of Breda Received
Monck helps bring the Declaration of Breda before Parliament as the Restoration settlement advances.
Declaration Read
The Declaration of Breda is read to Parliament and becomes the basis for Charles II's return.
Restoration Settlement
Holles supports the Convention Parliament's move toward restoring monarchy under negotiated terms.
Restoration Vote
The Parliament Monck helped bring together votes to restore the monarchy.
Exile of Charles II
Signs a declaration expelling Jesuits & "Romish Priests" from the Realm
Defeat at Pultusk
Steinau's Saxon force is defeated near Pultusk.
Pultusk Command
Rehnskiold commands Swedish troops during the victory at Pultusk.
Act of Union
The Act of Union passed in 1701 comes into effect
Act of Union
The Act of Union creates the United Kingdom of Great Britain
Constitution of Great Britain
Scotland retains its legal system & established Church. Scotland is represented in the Parliament of Britain with 45 MPs & 16 peers
Constitution of Great Britain
Scotland loses its Parliament
Constitution of Great Britain
Scotland loses its Parliament & is represented in UK Parliament with 45 MPs & 16 peers. Scotlad is represented in the Parliament of Britain with 45 MPs & 16 peers
Legislation
Unification is legislated after the Monarchy experiences the conflics of 2 Parliaments
Reform of Parliament
The Scottish Parliament refuses the succession, the Act of Succession is passed
Unification
The Act of Union passed in 1701 comes into effect. Scotland retains its legal system & established Church. Scotland loses its Parliament. Scotland is represented in the Parliament of Britain with 45 MPs & 16 peers
Unification
Overcomes the 1701 Scottish Parliaments refusal to accept Hanoverian succession.
Unification
Scotland is represented in the Parliament of Britain with 45 MPs & 16 peers.
Unification
Scotland loses its Parliament & is represented in UK Parliament with 45 MPs & 16 peers.
Unification
Scotland loses its Parliament.
Unification
Scotland retains its legal system & established Church.
Unification
The Act of Union creates the United Kingdom of Great Britain.
Unification
Unification is legislated after the Monarchy experiences the conflics of 2 Parliaments.
Unification
Unification solves the Scottish Parliaments refusal of Hanoverian succession.
Union and War
Continues the war as England and Scotland form Great Britain.
Binomial Plant Nomenclature
Establishes the starting point for modern botanical nomenclature.
Species Plantarum
Publishes Species Plantarum using consistent two-part plant names.
The Marriage of Figaro
Writes the libretto for Mozart's Le nozze di Figaro.
The Marriage of Figaro
Allows The Marriage of Figaro to be staged in Vienna.
The Marriage of Figaro
The Marriage of Figaro premieres at the Burgtheater in Vienna.
Lieutenant
Joins his regiment in Auxonne
Abdication
Abdicates in favour of Joseph Bonaparte
Floating Harbour Completed
Jessop's Floating Harbour works improve Bristol's port.
Gold Convertibility
The Bank of England resumes full gold convertibility after the Restriction Period.
Troezen Constitution Adopted
The Assembly adopts a liberal constitution based on popular sovereignty.
Constitution of Bolivia
Delegates at Tacna approve the confederation's Basic Law under Santa Cruz's direction.
Constitution of Bolivia
Santa Cruz receives constitutional authority as Supreme Protector of the confederation.
Peru-Bolivian Confederation
The Tacna congress establishes the institutional structure of the Peru-Bolivian Confederation.
Rule of Peru
Santa Cruz gains extensive executive authority over the confederated Peruvian states.
Supreme Protector
The Tacna pact grants Santa Cruz a ten-year term as Supreme Protector.
Great Exhibition
Designs the Great Exhibition which is opened at Hyde Park, London
Great Exhibition
Prince Albert opens the Great Exhibition showcasing industry, technology and international commerce.
Great Exhibition
Opens the Great Exhibition in the Crystal Palace at Hyde Park, London
SS Great Eastern
The keel of SS Great Eastern is laid at John Scott Russell's shipyard in Millwall.
Treaty of the Triple Alliance
Aligns Uruguay with Brazil and Argentina against Paraguay in the War of the Triple Alliance.
Prime Minister of Canada
Serves briefly as prime minister before the 1896 election.
Visit to Paris
1st day of a good will visit to Paris
Privy Council
Appointed Privy Councillor
Sinking of SS Gulflight
A US steamer is torpedoed off the Scilly Isles by a German submarine, 3 lives are lost
Sinking of SS Gulflight - Vessel Survives
Gulflight was torpedoed by U-30 on 1 May 1915 but did not sink; she was towed to safety and later returned to service.
Reballion of of the Easter
Crushes the last remnants of the Easter Rebellion in Dublin
Reballion of of the Easter
Takes the surrender of the last of the rebels, over 1,000 prisoners have been taken. Crushes the last remnants of the Easter Rebellion in Dublin
British Expeditionary Force (BEF)
Ludendorf orders the Aisne attack to divert the French reserves so that the BEF can be struck again in Flanders
Inheritance
Inheritance is abolished
Comptroller of Currency
Takes office as Comptroller of the Currency during the Harding administration.
Strike
The Miners go on strike
Naming of Pluto
Lowell Observatory director Vesto Slipher announces Pluto as the proposed name for the newly discovered world.
Day of National Labour
Stages May Day as the Day of National Labour before the regime destroys the independent trade unions.
NSDAP
Becomes a self-appointed theorist of the NAZI state. Appointed Member of NSDAP
Russian Democracy Campaign
Kerensky records his position on russian democracy campaign in exile.
VJ Day
The "Joy of Victory" celebrations take place
Exile of Haile Selassie I
Forced into exile after Italian victory
May Day
A Nazi May Day rally is held in Berlin merged with an ancient Spring festival
Rally
A Nazi May Day rally is held in Berlin merged with an ancient Spring festival
First Saudi Oil Export
Inaugurates the first shipment of Saudi crude oil for export.
First Saudi Oil Export
Oversees financial policy as Saudi Arabia begins exporting oil.
Party Leader
Appointed heads of the civil administration in Czechoslovakia
Barttle of Narvik
Monitors Allied build-up as French and Polish troops join the Narvik campaign.
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the Miltary Co-ordinating Committee
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the Miltary Co-ordinating Committee
Commandant
Appointed Commandant of Auschwitz concentration camp
Foreign Legion at Narvik
Leads legionnaires prepared for the assault north of Narvik.
Invasion of Norway
British Forces are withdrawn from Andalsnes
Result of Surrender of Norway
Norwegian organised resistance ends and German occupation becomes established.
Surrender of Norway
Norway surrenders to Germany
Withdrawal from Andalsnes
Paget evacuates British forces from Andalsnes after German pressure and air attacks make the position untenable.
Commandant
Heinrich Himmler tells H”ss that Hitler had given orders for the final solution"
Exile of Rashid Ali al Kaylani
British troops invade Iraq to install a pro-British Government, Rashid Ali requests German support, but Germany refuses to intervene and Ali is forced to flee to Iran
Invasion of Iraq
British troops invade Iraq to install a pro-British Government, Rashid Ali requests German support, but Germany refuses to intervene and Ali is forced to flee to Iran
Capture of Mandalay
The Japanese capture Mandalay
Capture of Port Moresby
Ordered to capture Port Moresby in the Solomons
Major General
Appointed Major General
Dönitz Government Military Adviser
After Hitler's death, Jodl serves as a senior military adviser to the government headed by Karl Dönitz.
Result of Surrender of German Forces in Italy, Austria, Holland and Norway
German forces in multiple western and southern theatres stop fighting and enter Allied custody.
Result of Surrender of German Forces in Italy, Austria, Holland and Norway
German formations across several European theatres lay down their arms as the Reich collapses.
Surrender of German Forces in Italy, Austria, Holland and Norway
German troops in Italy, Austria, Holland & Norway surrender
Surrender of German Forces in Italy, Austria, Holland and Norway
German troops in Italy, Austria, Holland & Norway surrender
Defence Testimony at Nuremberg
Schacht testified in his defence about economic policy, rearmament and his break with the Nazi leadership.
Japanese Surrender Administration
Zhu De is associated with Communist efforts to receive and administer former Japanese-held areas in North China
People's Liberation Army
Communist forces adopt the title People's Liberation Army
People's Liberation Army
Zhu De is identified as commander in chief of the Communist armed forces using the PLA title
People's Liberation Army
Zhu De is identified with the Communist armed forces as they adopt the People's Liberation Army title
PLA Command
Zhu De commands Communist forces against the Nationalists as the civil war intensifies
PLA Command
Zhu De commands Communist forces as they prepare for renewed war against the Nationalists
Discovery of Nereid
Kuiper discovers Nereid, Neptune's second known moon, using a ground-based telescope.
Nationalisation of Gas
Public area gas boards take control of Britain's gas undertakings.
Nationalization
Fatemi supports the oil nationalization programme and the challenge to British control
Nationalization
The Anglo-Iranian Oil Company is nationalized after parliamentary approval and royal assent
Arrival in Lima
Guevara and Granado reach Lima, where they meet doctors and continue studying public health conditions.
Steel Common Market
The ECSC common market for steel opened, extending practical economic integration under Monnet's High Authority.
Voice of Liberation Oversight
Hunt oversaw psychological-warfare projects that included the clandestine Voice of Liberation broadcasts directed at Guatemala.
President of Argentina
Appointed President of Argentina
U-2 Spy Plane Shot Down
Soviet air defenses shoot down Francis Gary Powers's U-2 reconnaissance aircraft over Soviet territory.
Area Redevelopment Act
The Act provides loans and assistance to regions experiencing persistent unemployment.
Constitution of Cuba
Castro forms a dictatorship & declares himself to be a Marxist-Leninist. As hundreds of thousands celebrate May Day, Castro announces Cuba is a socialist nation & abolishes elections
Dictatorship
Castro forms a dictatorship & declares himself to be a Marxist-Leninist
Election
As hundreds of thousands celebrate May Day, Castro announces Cuba is a socialist nation & abolishes elections
Independence of Tanzania
Prepares Tanganyika for independence
May Day
As hundreds of thousands celebrate May Day, Castro announces Cuba is a socialist nation & abolishes elections
Prime Minister of Tanzania
Appointed Prime Minister of Tanzania
Liverpool First FA Cup
Leads Liverpool to their first FA Cup, defeating Leeds United 2-1 after extra time.
Apple Corps Ltd
Apple Corps, Ltd. begins operating in London. It is the Beatles attempt to take control of their own creative and economic destiny
Apple Corps Ltd
Apple Corps, Ltd. begins operating in London. It is the Beatles attempt to take control of their own creative and economic destiny
Beatles, The
Apple Corps, Ltd. begins operating in London. It is the Beatles attempt to take control of their own creative and economic destiny
Beatles, The
Apple Corps, Ltd. begins operating in London. It is the Beatles attempt to take control of their own creative and economic destiny
Fishhook Operation
US forces begin operations against North Vietnamese sanctuaries in the Fishhook area
Retirement
Retires from the CIA
Retirement
Plays his final game for Blackpool in front of a crowd of over 30,000 against Manchester United at Bloomfield Road
Wired
Produces Wired, another influential Jeff Beck instrumental rock album.
Assassination of Morteza Motahhari
Motahhari is assassinated by the Furqan group, removing one of Khomeini's leading clerical allies
Khan Research Laboratories
Zia-ul-Haq renames the Engineering Research Laboratories as Khan Research Laboratories in recognition of A. Q. Khan's work.
Air Attacks on Falklands
Air attacks begin on the Argentine garrison on the Falklands
Black Buck 1 Tanker Mission
Captains Victor K2 XL189 during the complex tanker operation supporting the first Black Buck raid.
Black Buck 1 Tanker Support
Flies a Victor tanker deep into the refuelling sequence supporting Vulcan XM607 on Black Buck 1.
Final Vulcan Refuelling
Provides the final planned fuel transfer that enables Martin Withers's Vulcan to continue toward Stanley.
Mirage Air Combat
Leads Sea Harrier combat operations as British fighters engage Argentine aircraft on the opening day of major air attacks.
Operation Black Buck
British Vulcans attack Stanley airfield.
Operation Black Buck
Operations against the Falklands open with the "Black Buck 1" attack on the airfield at Stanley
Operation Black Buck
Operations against the Falklands open with the "Black Buck 1" attack on the airfield at Stanley
Operation Black Buck
Pilots the Vulcan bomber during Black Buck 1.
Refuelling Probe Failure
Suffers a refuelling-probe failure in severe weather, forcing Bob Tuxford's Victor to take over the final tanker role.
Demonstrations
Police break up the May Day demonstrations across Poland
Demonstrations
Police break up the May Day demonstrations across Poland
May Day
Police break up the May Day demonstrations across Poland
May Day
Police break up the May Day demonstrations across Poland
Strike
Rival groups of miners throw stones and hurl bricks at each other when 5,000 working miners stage a right-to-work march
Strike
Rival groups of miners throw stones and hurl bricks at each other when 5,000 working miners stage a right-to-work march
Reform of Private Enterprise
Legislation allowing free enterprise comes into effect
General Election
Wins election for the remainder of the presidential term after the coup.
General Election - General Election
Wins election for the remainder of the presidential term after the coup.
General Election Election Outcome
General election outcome recorded for Andres Rodriguez: Wins election for the remainder of the presidential term after the coup.
General Election Government
Government context for this general election: Wins election for the remainder of the presidential term after the coup.
State Renamed
Heng Samrin continues as head of state after PRK becomes State of Cambodia
State Renamed
Hun Sen continues as Prime Minister after PRK becomes State of Cambodia
NPRC Chairman Appointed
Becomes chairman of the National Provisional Ruling Council
Genocide Crimes in Gisenyi
He is later convicted for genocide and crimes against humanity.
Gisenyi Military Command
Commands the Gisenyi operational sector during the genocide.
Independence of Israel
Israeli and PLO delegates open a final round of talks in Cairo, Egypt, on Palestinian autonomy prior to the signing of an agreement on self-rule
Independence of Palestine
Israeli and PLO delegates open a final round of talks in Cairo, Egypt, on Palestinian autonomy prior to the signing of an agreement on self-rule
International Agreement
Israeli and PLO delegates open a final round of talks in Cairo, Egypt, on Palestinian autonomy prior to the signing of an agreement on self-rule
Kigali Genocide Operations
He is later convicted for genocide-related crimes.
Para Commando Battalion Crimes
Commands the Para Commando Battalion during the genocide.
Rule of Palestine
Israeli and PLO delegates open a final round of talks in Cairo, Egypt, on Palestinian autonomy prior to the signing of an agreement on self-rule
Brexit
The Referendum Party contests the general election demanding a vote on EU membership.
Election
Labour win the election by a landslide ending 18 yrs of Tory rule
Election
Leads Labour to a landslide general election victory.
Election
Says of the election, "We won as New Labour, we will govern as New Labour". Labour wins the largest number of seats & the highest majority in its history. Labour wins 43.2% of votes cast & 418 MPs, Commons majority of 179
Election
Wins the Sedgfield election with a majority of 25,143
Election
The Conservatives win 30.7% of votes cast & 165 MPs
General Election Re-election
Brown retains Dunfermline East during Labour's landslide general-election victory.
Member of Parliament
Labour win the election by a landslide ending 18 yrs of Tory rule
Member of Parliament
Wins the Sedgfield election with a majority of 25,143
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Huntingdon, majority 18,140
New Labour
Says of the election, "We won as New Labour, we will govern as New Labour"
Stafford Election
Contests Stafford for the Conservatives and is defeated in the Labour landslide.
Trident
Blair takes office and retains Trident as Britain's strategic nuclear deterrent
Final Collapse
Khmer Rouge military structure collapses after Pol Pot death
Treaty of Amsterdam Enters into Force
Amsterdam's institutional reforms become legally effective while Ahern leads the Irish government.
Treaty of Amsterdam Enters into Force
Amsterdam's institutional reforms become legally effective while Simitis leads the Greek government.
Treaty of Schengen
Dehaene helps lead Belgium when the Amsterdam Treaty takes effect and the Schengen acquis becomes part of EU law. Belgium supports wider participation while preserving practical security cooperation.
Treaty of Schengen
During the Schengen process, Derycke represents Belgian diplomacy as Schengen is absorbed into the European Union legal order. The Belgian approach combines mobility with common visa and policing rules.
Treaty of Schengen
During the Schengen process, Fischer oversees German diplomacy as the Schengen acquis is transferred into the European Union system. German officials emphasise reliable information-sharing between national authorities.
Treaty of Schengen
Jospin helps lead France when the Amsterdam Treaty takes effect and the Schengen acquis becomes part of EU law. France supports mobility alongside common visa and security arrangements.
Treaty of Schengen
Kok helps lead Netherlands when the Amsterdam Treaty takes effect and the Schengen acquis becomes part of EU law. The Netherlands links free movement with practical law-enforcement cooperation.
Treaty of Schengen
Schroder helps lead Germany when the Amsterdam Treaty takes effect and the Schengen acquis becomes part of EU law. Germany supports freer travel alongside common security and visa rules.
Treaty of Schengen
During the Schengen process, van Aartsen represents Dutch diplomacy when the separate Schengen system is incorporated into the European Union. Dutch officials favour shared information systems alongside open internal borders.
Treaty of Schengen
During the Schengen process, Vedrine handles French diplomacy as the Schengen system is absorbed into the Union's legal structure. French officials link border removal with operational law-enforcement cooperation.
Things Have Changed
Releases Things Have Changed for the film Wonder Boys.
Invasion of Iraq
An end of major combat operations is declared, ending the invasion period and beginning the military occupation period
Invasion of Iraq
An end of major combat operations is declared, ending the invasion period and beginning the military occupation period
Invasion of Iraq
An end of major combat operations is declared, ending the invasion period and beginning the military occupation period
Day of Welcomes
Hosts celebrations welcoming ten new countries during the largest enlargement in European Union history.
Eastern Enlargement
Chirac welcomed ten new member states as the European Union completed its largest enlargement.
EU Enlargement
Allows workers from new EU member states immediate labour market access.
European Union Enlargement
Leads the Irish EU Presidency as ten new member states join the European Union.
European Union Enlargement
Heads the Italian government when ten new member states join the European Union.
European Union Enlargement
Heads the Greek government when ten new member states join the European Union.
European Union Enlargement
Heads the German government when ten new member states join the European Union in its largest enlargement.
Treaty of Accession
Brazauskas heads Lithuania when the Athens treaty enters into force and Lithuania joins the Union.
Treaty of Accession
Dzurinda heads Slovakia as the 2003 treaty takes effect and the country becomes a European Union member.
Treaty of Accession
Emsis leads Latvia as the country crosses from candidate status into full European Union membership.
Treaty of Accession
Gonzi heads Malta as the accession agreement takes legal effect and the island state joins the Union.
Treaty of Accession
Medgyessy leads Hungary on its first day as an EU member under the 2003 accession treaty.
Treaty of Accession
Miller remains Poland's prime minister as the country enters the European Union on enlargement day.
Treaty of Accession
Papadopoulos serves as Cyprus's president when the accession settlement becomes effective and membership starts.
Treaty of Accession
Parts heads Estonia on the day the Athens treaty takes effect and the country enters the European Union.
Treaty of Accession
Rop leads Slovenia when the accession treaty becomes effective and Slovenian EU membership begins.
Treaty of Accession
Spidla leads the Czech Republic as its accession treaty takes effect and full EU membership begins.
Declaration of War
Leaked documents say Bush and Blair were determined to topple Saddam Hussein at least nine months before war
Gas Nationalization
Morales announces nationalization of the hydrocarbons sector
Nationalization
Announces nationalization of the hydrocarbons sector and orders troops to occupy gas installations
Nationalization of Hydrocarbons
Morales decrees state control over Bolivia's hydrocarbon resources and production.
Djin Djin
Produces Djin Djin, later recognised with a Grammy Award for contemporary world music.
Nationalization
Takes majority state control of heavy oil projects in the Orinoco Belt
Economy of Cuba
Cuba announces a major shake-up of its troubled farm sector on May Day, shifting control of the islands farms from officials at the Agriculture Ministry to more than 150 local councils
Local Election Defeat
Labour records its weakest local-election performance for several decades.
May Day
Cuba announces a major shake-up of its troubled farm sector on May Day, shifting control of the islands farms from officials at the Agriculture Ministry to more than 150 local councils
Scotland Act
The Scotland Act 2012 receives royal assent.
Remain Campaign Young Voters
Argues during the referendum campaign that younger pro-European voters need to be mobilised to participate in the vote.
Enthronement
Accedes to the Chrysanthemum Throne after Emperor Akihito abdicates.
Assembly Majority Begins
Bukele's party gains legislative majority and strengthens presidential control
Azovstal Civilian Evacuation
Announces the start of an evacuation operation for civilians trapped at the Azovstal steelworks.
Kyiv Congressional Visit
Leads a congressional delegation to Kyiv.
Mariupol Evacuations
Reports evacuation efforts from besieged Mariupol.
Missile and Drone Campaign
Russia continues missile and drone attacks against Ukrainian cities.
Births on May 1
Birth of Arthur Wellesley
Birth of Arthur Wellesley
Birth of Guido Gezelle
Guido Gezelle is born in Bruges and later becomes a major Flemish poet.
Birth of Arthur
Birth of Arthur, 7th child of Victoria & Albert, 2nd in line to the throne
Birth of Arthur
Birth of Arthur, 7th child of Victoria & Albert, 2nd in line to the throne
Birth of Arthur
Birth of Arthur, 7th child of Victoria & Albert, 2nd in line to the throne
Birth of Joseph Heller
Birth of Joseph Heller
Birth of Ralf Gustav Dahrendorf
Birth of Ralf Gustav Dahrendorf
Deaths on May 1
Death of Albert I
Albert I is assassinated by nephew John of Swabia, because he refused his share of the Habsburg lands
Death of Pole
Death of William de la Pole, killed by sailors off Dover
Death of William Pole
Death of William de la Pole, killed by sailors off Dover
Death of William Pole
Death of William de la Pole, killed by sailors off Dover
Death of Paul Joseph Goebbels
Administers poison to his 6 children & shoots his wife & himself in Hitler's bunker
Death of Ranasinghe Premadasa
Death of Ranasinghe Premadasa
Battles on May 1
Battle of Banrty Bay
An inconclusive naval skirmish off the coast of Ireland with the English
Battle of Banrty Bay
An inconclusive naval skirmish off the coast of Ireland with the French
Battle of Bantry Bay
Commands the English fleet in the inconclusive Battle of Bantry Bay
Battle of Bantry Bay
Commands the French fleet in the Battle of Bantry Bay
Battle of Cromdale
The Jacobite Army was broken up at Dunkeld & its remnants defeated at Cromdale
Battle of Pultusk
Charles defeats a Saxon force near Pultusk.
Battle of Poltava
Begins the siege of Poltava after a costly winter campaign.
Battle of Poltava
Defends the Poltava garrison against Swedish siege operations.
Battle of Poltava
Commands infantry during the Swedish siege of Poltava.
Battle of Aisne, 3rd
Ludendorf orders the Aisne attack to divert the French reserves so that the BEF can be struck again in Flanders
Battle of Coral Sea
Ordered by Yamamoto to sieze bases in the southern Solomons & capture Port Moresby
Battle of Coral Sea
Orders Inouye to sieze bases in the southern Solomons & capture Port Moresby
Battle of Berlin
Chuikov, who commanded his army operating in central Berlin, was the first Allied officer to learn about Adolf Hitler's suicide, being informed by General Hans Krebs who had come to Chuikovs headquarters under a white flag
Battle of Berlin
The meeting between Krebs, who had been sent by Goebbels, and Soviet general Vasily Chuikov ended with no agreement. According to Hitler's personal secretary Traudl Junge, Krebs returned to the bunker complex looking "worn out, exhausted". The surrender of Berlin was thus delayed until Goebbels committed suicide, after which it was left up to Weidling to negotiate with the Soviets