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International No Diet Day: This day aims to promote body acceptance and raise awareness about the potential dangers of fad diets and unhealthy weight loss practices.

World Password Day: The first Thursday in May is designated as World Password Day to raise awareness about the importance of strong, unique passwords to protect personal and sensitive data.

International Midwives Day: This day celebrates the contributions of midwives to maternal and child health around the world.

National Nurses Day (USA): National Nurses Day marks the beginning of National Nurses Week, which recognizes the hard work and contributions of nurses to the healthcare system.

National Day of Prayer (USA): This day invites people of all faiths to come together and pray for the nation.

National Beverage Day (USA): This day encourages people to celebrate their favorite beverages and discover new ones.


1527: The Sack of Rome: troops of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, storm the city of Rome and sack the Vatican, marking the end of the Italian Renaissance.

1860: Abraham Lincoln is nominated for President of the United States by the Republican Party.

1882: The Chinese Exclusion Act is signed into law, prohibiting Chinese immigration to the United States for 10 years.

1937: The Hindenburg disaster: the German airship Hindenburg catches fire and crashes while attempting to dock in New Jersey, killing 36 people.

1941: Joseph Stalin becomes Premier of the Soviet Union, following the death of his predecessor, Vyacheslav Molotov.

1954: Roger Bannister becomes the first person to run a mile in under 4 minutes, achieving a time of 3 minutes and 59.4 seconds.

1994: The Channel Tunnel, also known as the “Chunnel,” officially opens, connecting England and France by rail for the first time in history.

2004: The series finale of the television show “Friends” airs, drawing in an estimated 52.5 million viewers in the United States.

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