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.
