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International celebration of the labour movement, observed as a public holiday in over 80 countries.
British admiral (1932-2013).
Born May 1st, 1932 in Penzance.
Died August 4th, 2013 at 81 years old in Bosham.
Former national director of the anti-defamation league.
Born May 1st, 1940 in Baranavichy.
Died May 10th, 2026 at 86 years old in Manhattan. [ref]
Confederate army general (1807–1871).
Born May 1st, 1807 in Port Royal.
Died February 19th, 1871 at 63 years old in Houston.
Rwandan politician, 1st and former president of rwanda (1924-1976).
Born May 1st, 1924 in Musambira.
Died December 15th, 1976 at 52 years old in Kabgayi (disease).
Italian film producer and director.
Mexican-israeli physicist.
Born May 1st, 1947 in Mexico City.
Died August 16th, 2015 at 68 years old in Helsinki. [ref]
French painter (1827-1906).
Born May 1st, 1827 in Courrières.
Died July 5th, 1906 at 79 years old in Paris.
American luthier (1856–1918).
Born May 1st, 1856 in Chateaugay.
Died August 21st, 1918 at 62 years old in Ogdensburg (endocarditis).
One of the founding fathers of kurdish identity.
Born May 1st, 1893 in Mahabad.
Died March 31st, 1947 at 53 years old in Mahabad (hanging).
English sprinter (1955–2013).
Born May 1st, 1955 in Southampton.
Died June 7th, 2013 at 58 years old in Elsecar.
British army general (1887–1983).
Died January 30th, 1983 at 95 years old in Royal Tunbridge Wells.
German physician, and ss officer (1906-1983).
Born May 1st, 1906 in Halle (Saale).
Died May 5th, 1983 at 77 years old in Frankfurt.
British writer (1855-1924).
Died April 24th, 1924 at 68 years old in Stratford-upon-Avon. [ref]
Vietnamese general (1915–1986).
Born May 1st, 1915 in Tiền Hải.
Died July 2nd, 1986 at 71 years old in Hanoi.
American philosopher (1910-1987).
Born May 1st, 1910 in Yaryshiv.
Died June 9th, 1987 at 77 years old in Chicago.
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