International Firefighters’ Day: This day honors the bravery and dedication of firefighters worldwide who put their lives on the line to save others from fires and other disasters.
World Asthma Day: Organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), this day aims to raise awareness about asthma, its prevalence, and its effect on the lives of those who suffer from it.
International Respect for Chickens Day: This day advocates for the compassionate treatment of chickens, who are often subjected to cruel and inhumane conditions in industrial farming.
Star Wars Day: May 4 has become a popular day for fans of the Star Wars franchise to celebrate and share their love of the series.
National Teacher Appreciation Day (U.S.): Observed on the Tuesday of the first full week in May, this day honors and appreciates the hard work and dedication of teachers who shape the lives of students.
1471: The Battle of Tewkesbury takes place during the Wars of the Roses in England, with the Yorkist army defeating the Lancastrians and securing the throne for Edward IV.
1626: Dutch explorer Peter Minuit lands on the island of Manhattan, which later becomes the site of New York City.
1886: The Haymarket affair occurs in Chicago, as a labor protest turns violent and a bomb is thrown at police officers, resulting in several deaths and the eventual trial and execution of several labor activists.
1945: German forces in the Netherlands, Denmark, and northwest Germany officially surrender to Allied forces, effectively ending World War II in those areas.
1970: Four Kent State University students are killed and nine others are wounded by National Guard troops during a protest against the Vietnam War.
1994: Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and Palestine Liberation Organization Chairman Yasser Arafat sign a peace accord in Cairo, Egypt, aimed at resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
