National Twilight Zone Day: This day celebrates the popular American television series “The Twilight Zone,” which first aired in 1959. Fans of the show commemorate this day by watching episodes and discussing the show’s impact on popular culture.
Eat What You Want Day: Observed annually on May 11th, this day encourages people to enjoy their favorite foods without feeling guilty or restricted. Whether it’s pizza, ice cream, or a burger, you’re encouraged to indulge in your favorite foods.
World Fair Trade Day: This day is an initiative of the World Fair Trade Organization and is observed annually on the second Saturday of May. It aims to promote fair trade practices and raise awareness of the importance of fair trade in supporting sustainable development.
National Receptionists’ Day: Also known as Administrative Professionals’ Day, this day is observed annually on the Wednesday of the last full week of April or the second Wednesday of May. It aims to honor receptionists and administrative professionals for their contribution to the workplace.
National Women’s Check-Up Day: This day encourages women to schedule regular check-ups with their healthcare providers to maintain good health and prevent diseases. It is observed annually on the second Monday in May.
Military Spouse Appreciation Day: Observed annually on the Friday before Mother’s Day in the United States, this day honors the contributions and sacrifices made by military spouses in supporting their partners’ service to their country.
330 – Byzantium (later Constantinople, now Istanbul) is officially dedicated as the new capital of the Roman Empire by Emperor Constantine the Great.
1502 – Christopher Columbus sets sail from Cádiz, Spain on his fourth and final voyage to the Americas.
1812 – British Prime Minister Spencer Perceval is assassinated by a bankrupt businessman named John Bellingham in the lobby of the House of Commons in London.
1858 – Minnesota is admitted as the 32nd U.S. state.
1949 – The Soviet Union lifts the Berlin Blockade, which had been in place for nearly a year and had cut off all ground and water access to the city of Berlin.
1981 – Legendary reggae musician Bob Marley dies in Miami, Florida at the age of 36.
1997 – IBM’s Deep Blue computer defeats world chess champion Garry Kasparov in a six-game match, becoming the first computer to beat a reigning world champion under tournament conditions.
2018 – The United States officially opens its embassy in Jerusalem, Israel, fulfilling a promise made by President Donald Trump to move the embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. The move is widely condemned by many countries and leads to violent protests in Gaza.
