1 May 2023: What Happened Today In Indian History

Today in Indian History: May 1st is the 121st day of the year (122nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 243 days remaining until the end of the year.

1 May is recorded in history as Labour Day or May Day. Apart from Labour Day, This Day is important in Indian and World History for various events that happened on 1 May.

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If you're wondering to know about what happened today in History? Then you're in the right place. On this day, there are several notable events that have occurred throughout Indian and world history.

In this article, we have compiled a list of the important things that happened all around the world on May 1. Take a look:

Today in History: Major Events Happened in Indian history on May 1

1. Foundation Day of Gujarat State (1960)

Gujarat Day, also known as Gujarat Gaurav Divas, is celebrated annually on May 1st to commemorate the formation of the state of Gujarat on May 1, 1960. The day is a public holiday in the state of Gujarat and is marked by various cultural programs and events.

2. Foundation Day of Maharashtra State (1960)

Maharashtra Day is celebrated annually on May 1st to commemorate the formation of the state of Maharashtra on May 1, 1960. The day is a public holiday in the state of Maharashtra and is marked by various cultural programs and events.

3. India¡¯s Bombay State split into Gujarat & Maharashtra states

On May 1st, 1960, the Indian state of Bombay was officially split into two separate states: Gujarat and Maharashtra. The decision to split the state was made in 1956, following years of political and social tensions between the Gujarati-speaking population in the north and the Marathi-speaking population in the south.

The city of Bombay (now Mumbai) was made a union territory directly under the control of the federal government, and later became the capital of Maharashtra.

Today, Gujarat and Maharashtra are two of the most prosperous and influential states in India, with thriving economies and rich cultural traditions.

4. May Day or International Worker's Day

The history of International Workers' Day dates back to the late 19th century when labour movements in North America and Europe began to demand better working conditions and protections for workers. In 1886, workers in Chicago organized a general strike to demand an eight-hour workday, and on May 1st of that year, a violent clash between workers and police in Haymarket Square led to the deaths of several people.

In the aftermath of the Haymarket affair, May 1st became a symbolic date for workers' struggles around the world. In 1889, the International Socialist Conference declared May 1st as International Workers' Day, and since then the day has been observed as a holiday in many countries.

5. India celebrates its first labour day (1923)

In India, the first May Day was celebrated by The Labour Kisan Party of Hindustan in Madras (now Chennai) in 1923. May 1 is also celebrated as 'Maharashtra Day' and 'Gujarat Day' to mark the statehood status of these two states in 1960.

This country was built by the workers with their blood and sweat, on the labour day, remember their supreme sacrifice which made India what it is today. #MayDay2020 #LabourDay pic.twitter.com/GP5pLCnzSU

¡ª Jawaharlal Nehru (@FirstPMOfIndia) May 1, 2020

6. Indian Mine Laws passes (1907).

The Indian Mines Act of 1901 was the first comprehensive legislation on mining in India. However, it was soon realised that the provisions of the Act were inadequate to address the serious issues of mine safety and health of workers in the country.

To address these concerns, the Indian Mines Act of 1907 was passed by the British colonial government in India. The new law introduced several important measures to improve the safety and welfare of mine workers in the country.

7. International Flower Festival, Sikkim

An annual event that is held for a whole month, The International Flower Festival is one of the major festivals in Sikkim that is organized by the Tourism Department of the Government of Sikkim. Usually, the month of May is selected for the do.

What happened in World History on May 1

1. Empire State Building officially opened in New York

On May 1, 1931, President Herbert Hoover officially dedicates New York City's Empire State Building, pressing a button from the White House that turns on the building's lights.

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2. World's first adhesive postage stamp used in a public postal system

The Penny Black was the world's first adhesive postage stamp used in a public postal system. It was first issued in the United Kingdom on 1 May 1840 but was not valid for use until 6 May.

3. Ford factory workers get a 40-hour week

Ford Motor Company becomes one of the first companies in America to adopt a five-da on May 1, 1926, a 40-hour week for workers in its automotive factories.

4. President Barack Obama announced the death of Osama bin Laden

On May 1, 2011, President Barack Obama announced the death of Osama bin Laden during a U.S. commando operation. (Because of the time difference, it was early May 2 in Pakistan, where the al-Qaida leader met his end.)

5. Democratic People's Republic of Korea was established

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea was established on May 1, 1948, under the leadership of Kim Il Sung.

Also on this day:

In addition to these historical events on May 1 events, there is also the birthday and death of several notable individuals that you must know about.

Famous People's Birthdays on May 1:

1 May 1988 - Anushka Sharma, an Indian actress, was born

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1 May 1919 - Manna Dey, an Indian playback singer, was born

1 May 1955 - Anand Mahindra, an Indian businessman, was born

1 May 1973 - Diana Hayden, an Indian actress and the winner of the Miss World 1997 pageant.

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