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Conquest of Wu by Jin

The conquest of Wu by Jin was a military campaign launched by the Jin dynasty against the state of Wu from late 279 to mid 280 at the end of the Three Kingdoms period of China. The campaign, which started in December 279 or January 280, concluded with complete victory for the Jin dynasty on 1 May 280 when the Wu emperor Sun Hao surrendered.

People's Republic of China

Battle of Ray (811)

This Battle of Rayy (one among many) was fought on May 1, 811 AD as part of an Abbasid civil war (the "Fourth Fitna") between the two half-brothers, al-Amin and al-Ma'mun.

Battle of Cresson

The Battle of Cresson was a small battle, fought on 1 May 1187 at the springs of Cresson, or 'Ain Gozeh, near Nazareth. It was a prelude to the decisive defeat of the Kingdom of Jerusalem at the Battle of Hattin two months later.

Nazareth, Israel · Tiberias, Israel

Battle of Forlì

The Battle of Forlì in 1282 took place between an army recruited in France, sent by Pope Martin IV in an attempt to subdue Forlì and the Ghibellines. The Guelph army was defeated thanks to the strategic ability of Guido I da Montefeltro.

Italy

Hungarian–Ottoman War (1375–1377)

The Hungarian–Ottoman War (1375–1377) was the third confrontation between the Kingdom of Hungary and the Ottoman Empire in the Balkans. The war ended in a Hungarian victory, as the armies of Louis I dealt a blow in Bulgaria not only to the Turks, but also to the Bulgarian ruler Ivan Shisman, who was allied with them in 1377.

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Battle of Arkinholm

The Battle of Arkinholm was fought on 1 May 1455, at Arkinholm near Langholm in Scotland, during the reign of King James II of Scotland. Although a small action, involving only a few hundred troops, it was the decisive battle in a civil war between the king and the Black Douglases, the most powerful aristocratic family in the country. As the king's supporters won it was a significant step in the struggle to establish a relatively strong centralised monarchy in Scotland during the Late Middle Ages. The Black Douglases had already suffered some losses before the battle.

Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom · Langholm, United Kingdom

The Edict of Expulsion is officially proclaimed in Castile, requiring all Jewish residents to leave within three months

The Alhambra Decree (also known as the Edict of Expulsion; Spanish: Decreto de la Alhambra, Edicto de Granada) was an edict issued on 31 March 1492 by the joint Catholic Monarchs of Spain, Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon, ordering the expulsion of unconverted Jews from the Crowns of Castile and Aragon and its territories and possessions by 31 July of that year.

Battle of Szőlős

The Battle of Szőlős or Battle of Seleš (Hungarian: Szőlősi csata, Serbian: Селешка битка (Seleška bitka)) was fought on May 1, 1527 between the ethnic Serbian Rebels and Hungarian nobility. The commander of the Serb forces was Emperor Jovan Nenad, while the Hungarians were led by Péter Perényi of Transylvania. The Hungarian army suffered a total defeat while Perényi barely escaped alive.

Sack of Lanzarote (1618)

The Sack of Lanzarote occurred in 1618, when 36 Algerian galleys sacked the island of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands, taking 900 men, women and children with them to be sold.

Spain

Recapture of Bahia

The recapture of Bahia (Portuguese: Jornada dos Vassalos; Spanish: Jornada del Brasil) was a Spanish–Portuguese military expedition in 1625 to retake the city of Bahia (now Salvador) in Brazil from the forces of the Dutch West India Company (WIC). In May 1624, Dutch WIC forces under Jacob Willekens captured Salvador from the Portuguese.

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Brazil

Skirmish at the Isle of Wight

The skirmish at the Isle of Wight (Swedish: Skärmytsling vid Isle of Wight) was a brief naval skirmish between Swedish and English warships off the Isle of Wight on 1 May 1647 during the English Civil War. It ended with the Swedish outrunning their English pursuers, although one Swedish warship was later taken by the English into the Downs on 3 May after being discovered at anchor in Boulogne-sur-Mer.

Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

Siege of Candia

In the siege of Candia (now Heraklion, Crete), Ottoman forces besieged the Venetian-ruled capital city of the Kingdom of Candia. It lasted from 1648 to 1669 (a total of 21 years) and is one of the longest sieges in history. It ended with an Ottoman victory, but the effort and cost of the siege contributed to the decline of the Ottoman Empire, especially after the Great Turkish War.

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Battle of Iași (1653)

The Battle of Iași took place on May 1, 1653, during Moldavian campaign of Tymofiy Khmelnytsky. In April 1653, the Cossack-Tatar corps led by Tymofiy Khmelnytsky entered the territory of Moldova to return the lost throne of the principality to his father-in-law Vasile Lupu.

1669 Polish–Lithuanian royal election

The 1669 Polish–Lithuanian royal election was an election to decide on the new candidate for the Polish–Lithuanian throne.

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Battle of Cromdale

The Battle of Cromdale took place at the Haughs of Cromdale on 30 April and 1 May 1690. The site is on a hillside near the village of Cromdale, Strathspey, historically within the county of Inverness-shire. The battlefield has been included in the Inventory of Historic Battlefields in Scotland and protected by Historic Scotland under the Scottish Historical Environment Policy of 2009.

The Act of Union joining England and Scotland to form the Kingdom of Great Britain takes effect

Great Britain, officially the Kingdom of Great Britain, was a sovereign state in Western Europe from 1707 to the end of 1800. The state was created by the 1706 Treaty of Union and ratified by the Acts of Union 1707, which united the Kingdom of England (including Wales) and the Kingdom of Scotland to form a single kingdom encompassing the whole island of Great Britain and its outlying islands, with the exception of the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands.

Invasion of Guadeloupe (1759)

The invasion of Guadeloupe was a military action from January to May 1759, as part of the Seven Years' War. A large British force had arrived in the West Indies, intending to seize French possessions. After a six-month-long battle to capture Guadeloupe they finally received the formal surrender of the island, just days before a large French relief force arrived under Admiral Maximin de Bompart.

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France

Battle of Crooked Billet

The Battle of Crooked Billet was a battle in the Philadelphia campaign of the American Revolutionary War fought on May 1, 1778 near the Crooked Billet Tavern (present-day Hatboro, Pennsylvania). In the skirmish action, British forces under the command of Major John Graves Simcoe launched a surprise attack against Brigadier General John Lacey and three regiments of Pennsylvania militia, who were literally caught sleeping. The British inflicted significant damage, and Lacey and his forces were forced to retreat into neighboring Bucks County.

Pennsylvania, United States

Invasion of Jersey (1779)

The invasion of Jersey was a failed French attack on British-held Jersey in 1779, during the American Revolutionary War.

Jersey

Action of 1 May 1781

The Action of 1 May 1781 was a minor naval engagement nearly 210 miles off the Port of Brest in which HMS Canada, a 74-gun third rate of the Royal Navy under Captain George Collier chased, intercepted and captured the 40-gun Spanish frigate Santa Leocadia, captained by Don Francisco de Wenthuisen.

France

Second Battle of Tucson

The Second Battle of Tucson or the May Day Attack was a battle in Tucson, Arizona, and the neighboring pueblo. It occurred during the Mexican Apache Wars on May 1, 1782, between a small garrison of Spanish soldiers and hundreds of Apache warriors.

Sonora, Mexico

1783 New York gubernatorial election

A gubernatorial election was held in New York from April 29 to May 1, 1783. George Clinton, the incumbent governor, defeated Philip Schuyler, the surveyor general, and Ephraim Paine, the senator from the middle district.

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Second Battle of Boulou

The Second Battle of Boulou (29 April to 1 May 1794) took place during the War of the Pyrenees, part of the French Revolutionary Wars. This battle saw the French Army of the Eastern Pyrenees led by General of Division (GD) Jacques François Dugommier attack the joint Spanish-Portuguese Army of Catalonia under Lieutenant General (LG) Luis Fermín de Carvajal, Conde de la Unión.

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France

1800 United States House of Representatives elections in New York

The 1800 United States House of Representatives elections in New York were held from April 29 to May 1, 1800, to elect ten U.S. Representatives to represent the State of New York in the United States House of Representatives of the 7th United States Congress.

The 1800 United States House of Representatives elections in New York were held from April 29 to May 1, 1800, to elect ten U.S.

1806 United States House of Representatives elections in New York

The 1806 United States House of Representatives elections in New York were held from April 29 to May 1, 1806, to elect 17 U.S. Representatives to represent the State of New York in the United States House of Representatives of the 10th United States Congress.

The 1806 United States House of Representatives elections in New York were held from April 29 to May 1, 1806, to elect 17 U.S.

Battle of Scapezzano

The Battle of Scapezzano was a short engagement in the Neapolitan War on 1 May 1815 between an Austrian corps under Adam Albert von Neipperg and Neapolitan division under Michele Carascosa. By May 1815, the war had turned against the Neapolitans and Murat had been driven back to his original headquarters in Ancona. However, the two pursuing Austrian corps under the command of Neipperg and Bianchi had become separated by the Apennine Mountains. Neipperg's force of 15,300 had directly followed the retreating Neapolitans along the Adriatic coast, whilst Bianchi's force of 12,000 had marched on Foligno, in the centre of Italy, to cut off the line of retreat back to Naples.

Senigallia, Italy

Execution of the Cato Street Conspirators, who plotted to kill the British Cabinet and Prime Minister Lord Liverpool

The Cato Street Conspiracy was a plot to murder all the British cabinet ministers and the Prime Minister Lord Liverpool in 1820. The name comes from the meeting place near Edgware Road in London. The police had an informer; the plotters fell into a police trap. Thirteen were arrested, while one policeman, Richard Smithers, was killed. Five conspirators were executed, and five others were transported to Australia.

Formal establishment of the Hong Kong Police Force

The Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) is the primary law enforcement, investigative agency, and largest disciplined service under the Security Bureau of Hong Kong. Pursuant to the one country, two systems principle, the HKPF is officially independent of the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Public Security of the People's Republic of China, which under usual circumstances may not interfere with Hong Kong’s local law enforcement matters.

1848 German federal election

Federal elections were held in all the 38 states of the German Confederation on 1 May 1848 to elect members of a new National Assembly known as the Frankfurt Parliament. The ballot was not secret, and elected 585 members, mostly from the middle class.

Liberian general election, 1849

General elections were held in Liberia on 1 May 1849, alongside a constitutional referendum. The result was a victory for incumbent President Joseph Jenkins Roberts.

Liberia

Queen Victoria opens The Great Exhibition at The Crystal Palace in London

Victoria (Alexandrina Victoria; 24 May 1819 – 22 January 1901) was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death in 1901. Her reign of 63 years and 216 days, which was longer than those of any of her predecessors, constituted the Victorian era, a period of industrial, political, scientific, and military change within the United Kingdom marked by a great expansion of the British Empire.

Opening of Great Exhibition

The Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, also known as the Great Exhibition or the Crystal Palace Exhibition (in reference to the temporary structure in which it was held), was an international exhibition that took place in Hyde Park, London, from 1 May to 15 October 1851. It was the first in a series of world's fairs, exhibitions of culture and industry that became popular in the 19th century.

Battle of Port Gibson

The Battle of Port Gibson was fought near Port Gibson, Mississippi, on May 1, 1863, between Union and Confederate forces during the Vicksburg Campaign of the American Civil War. The Union Army was led by Maj. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, and was victorious.

Mississippi, United States

Battle of Anderson

The Battle of Anderson was a minor skirmish during the American Civil War, fought in Anderson County, South Carolina, on May 1, 1865. The battle was one of the final conflicts of the war, taking place three weeks after Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House.

South Carolina, United States

Treaty of the Triple Alliance

The Treaty of the Triple Alliance allied the Empire of Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay against Paraguay. Signed in 1865, after the outbreak of the Paraguayan War, its articles (plus a Protocol) prescribed the allies' actions both during and after the war. An English translation of the text is reproduced in this article. The war lasted until 1870 and led to the near-annihilation of Paraguay.

The Empire of Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay sign the Treaty of the Triple Alliance.

1866 Helston by-election

A by-election was held on 1 May 1866 to return an MP for the constituency of Helston, England. The by-election was caused by the declaration that Adolphus Young's election in the 1865 United Kingdom general election was null and void due to bribery. Two candidates contested the election: Robert Campbell for the Liberal Party and William Baliol Brett for the Conservatives.

1878 Quebec general election

The 1878 Quebec general election was held on May 1, 1878 to elect members of the 4th Legislative Assembly for the Province of Quebec, Canada. The result was a hung parliament, with no party having a clear majority. Only one seat divided the two major parties, the Quebec Conservative Party and the Quebec Liberal Party. The balance of power was held by two Independent Conservatives.

Battle of Manila Bay

The Battle of Manila Bay took place on 1 May 1898, during the Spanish–American War. The American Asiatic Squadron under Commodore George Dewey engaged and destroyed the Spanish Pacific Squadron under Admiral Patricio Montojo. The battle took place in Manila Bay in the Philippines, and was the first major engagement of the Spanish–American War.

Manila, Philippines

Scofield Mine disaster

The Scofield Mine disaster was a mining explosion that occurred at the Winter Quarters coal mine on May 1, 1900. The mine was located at 39°42′57″N 111°11′17″W near the town of Scofield, Utah. In terms of life lost, it was the worst mining accident at that point in American history. The explosion is also a key element in the plot of the Carla Kelly novel My Loving Vigil Keeping.

Utah, United States

Battle of the Yalu River (1904)

The Battle of the Yalu River (Amnok River) lasted from April 30 to May 1, 1904 and was the first major land battle during the Russo-Japanese War. It was fought near Wiju (modern village of Sinuiju, North Korea) on the lower reaches of the Yalu River, on the border between Korea and China. Also known as the Yalu River Crossing Operation.

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People's Republic of China

Évence Coppée Trophy

The Évence Coppée Trophy (French: Trophée Évence Coppée) was a one-off competition comprising a single association football match in 1904 between Belgium and France. Held at the Stade du Vivier d'Oie in Uccle, Belgium, the match ended in a 3–3 draw. The trophy was named after Évence Coppée, the Belgian patron who organised the match to promote Franco-Belgian friendship.

Battle of Kaçanik Pass

The Battle of Kaçanik Pass (Albanian: Beteja e Grykës së Kaçanikut) was a battle between Albanian rebels and Ottoman forces during the Revolt of 1910. The clashes represented a series of military offensives launched by Shevket Turgut Pasha against Albanian rebels that blocked the railway to Skopje at the Kaçanik Pass.

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Hong Kong sanitary board election, 1914

The 1914 Sanitary Board By-Election was held on 1 May 1914 for the one of the two unofficial seats in the Sanitary Board of Hong Kong. It was a by-election caused by the absence of F. B. L. Bowley from Hong Kong on holiday.

Hong Kong

1915 Auckland City mayoral election

The 1915 Auckland City mayoral election was part of the New Zealand local elections held that same year. In 1915, elections were held for the Mayor of Auckland plus other local government positions including twenty-one city councillors. The polling was conducted using the standard first-past-the-post electoral method.

New Zealand

1917 Los Angeles mayoral election

The 1917 Los Angeles mayoral election took place on May 1, 1917. Incumbent Frederic T. Woodman, who was appointed after the resignation of Charles E. Sebastian, was re-elected over former Mayor Meredith P. Snyder. Municipal elections in California, including Mayor of Los Angeles, are officially nonpartisan; candidates' party affiliations do not appear on the ballot.

Battle of Lahti

Battle of Lahti was a 1918 Finnish Civil War battle, fought from 19 April to 1 May by the German troops and Finnish Whites against the Finnish Reds in Lahti, Finland. Together with the Battle of Viipuri, from 24 to 29 April, it was the last major battle of the war. The German unit Detachment Brandenstein, commanded by colonel Otto von Brandenstein, attacked Lahti on 19 April, taking the town by the next evening.

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Finland

Oamaru by-election, 1923

The Oamaru by-election of 1923 was a by-election during the 21st New Zealand Parliament. The by-election was called following the invalidation of the preceding 1922 general election result due to irregularities. It was held on 1 May 1923.

New Zealand

1923 Los Angeles mayoral election

The 1923 Los Angeles mayoral election took place on May 1, 1923. Incumbent George E. Cryer was re-elected over four challengers, which included former Councilman Bert L. Farmer and former Indiana Senator Edward E. Moore. Municipal elections in California, including Mayor of Los Angeles, are officially nonpartisan; candidates' party affiliations do not appear on the ballot.

Establishment of All-China Federation of Trade Unions

The All-China Federation of Trade Unions (ACFTU) is the national trade union center and people's organization of the People's Republic of China, led by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). It is the largest trade union in the world with 302 million members in 1,713,000 primary trade union organizations. The ACFTU is divided into 31 regional federations and 10 national industrial unions.

1929 Dunedin mayoral election

The 1929 Dunedin mayoral election was part of the New Zealand local elections held that same year. In 1929, elections were held for the Mayor of Dunedin plus other local government positions including twelve city councillors. The polling was conducted using the standard first-past-the-post electoral method.

New Zealand

1929 Invercargill mayoral election

The 1929 Invercargill mayoral election was part of the New Zealand local elections held that same year. The polling was conducted using the standard first-past-the-post electoral method. Incumbent mayor John Miller was defeated by councillor John D. Campbell.

New Zealand

1929 Wellington mayoral election

The 1929 Wellington mayoral election was part of the New Zealand local elections held that same year. In 1929, elections were held for the Mayor of Wellington plus other local government positions including fifteen councillors. The polling was conducted using the standard first-past-the-post electoral method. George Troup, the incumbent Mayor, was re-elected to office as Mayor of Wellington, defeating Walter Nash who was his sole opponent.

New Zealand

1929 Auckland City mayoral election

The 1929 Auckland City mayoral election was part of the New Zealand local elections held that same year. In 1929, elections were held for the Mayor of Auckland plus other local government positions including twenty-one city councillors. The polling was conducted using the standard first-past-the-post electoral method.

New Zealand

1929 Lower Hutt mayoral election

The 1929 Lower Hutt mayoral election was part of the New Zealand local elections held that same year. The elections were held for the role of Mayor of Lower Hutt plus other local government positions including the nine borough councillors, also elected biennially. The polling was conducted using the standard first-past-the-post electoral method.

New Zealand

1929 Kopet Dag earthquake

The 1929 Kopet Dag earthquake (also called the 1929 Koppeh Dagh earthquake) took place at 15:37 UTC on 1 May with a moment magnitude of 7.2 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). It occurred in the Kopet Dag area of Iran and caused up to 3,800 casualties along the Iran-Turkmenistan border. More than 1,100 were injured.

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Iran · Turkmenistan

The Empire State Building opens

The Empire State Building is a 102-story, supertall skyscraper in the Midtown South neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, United States. The building was designed in the Art Deco style by Shreve, Lamb & Harmon and constructed between 1930 and 1931. Its name is derived from "Empire State", the nickname of New York state.

1937 FA Cup final

The 1937 FA Cup final was contested by Sunderland and Preston North End on 1 May 1937 at Wembley. It was the 62nd FA Cup Final and the first to be played in May. The match took place eleven days before the coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth, who were the guests of honour.

Citizen Kane, a widely acclaimed film by actor and director Orson Welles, premiered

Citizen Kane is a 1941 American drama film directed, produced by, and starring Orson Welles and co-written by Welles and Herman J. Mankiewicz, and was Welles's first feature film. The quasi-biographical film examines the life and legacy of Charles Foster Kane, played by Welles, a composite character based on American media barons William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer, and Chicago tycoons Samuel Insull and Harold McCormick, as well as aspects of the screenwriters' own lives.

Battle of Hill 609

The Battle of Hill 609 took place at Djebel Tahent in northwestern Tunisia during the Tunisian campaign of World War II. The battle, part of Operation Vulcan, was for control over the key strategic height known as Hill 609 and its surrounding area between the American forces of the U.S. II Corps and German units of the Afrika Korps.

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Tunisia

Convoy TS 37

Convoy TS 37 was a South Atlantic convoy from 30 April – 1 May 1943. The TS series ran during the Second World War from Takoradi in Ghana to Freetown in Sierra Leone. The convoy route was a milk run and Convoy TS 37 had to make do with four small escort ships and relays of aircraft from the airfields along the West African coast.

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Battle of Elephant Point

The Battle of Elephant Point was an airborne operation conducted by a composite Gurkha airborne battalion that took place on 1 May 1945. In March 1945, plans were made for an assault on Rangoon, the capital of Burma, as a stepping-stone on the way to recapturing Malaya and Singapore. Initial plans for the assault on the city had called for a purely land-based approach by British Fourteenth Army, but concerns about heavy Japanese resistance led to this being modified with the addition of a joint amphibious-airborne assault.

Yangon, Myanmar

Battle of Halbe

The Battle of Halbe (German: Kesselschlacht von Halbe, Battle of the Halbe Pocket; Russian: Хальбский котёл, Halbe pocket) was a battle lasting from April 24 to May 1, 1945, in which the German Ninth Army under the command of General Theodor Busse was destroyed as a fighting force by the advancing Red Army during the Battle of Berlin.

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Germany

Pilbara strike

The Pilbara strike was a landmark strike by Aboriginal Australian pastoral workers in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The strike lasted between 1946 and 1949, and was the longest industrial action in Australian history. The strikers demanded social recognition, payment of fair wages, and an improvement in working conditions. Participating in the strike were 800 Aboriginal pastoral workers who walked off the large pastoral stations in the Pilbara on 1 May 1946, and also from employment in the two major towns of Port Hedland and Marble Bar.

Portella della Ginestra massacre

The Portella della Ginestra massacre refers to the killing of 11 people and wounding of 27 others during May Day celebrations in Sicily on 1 May 1947, in the municipality of Piana degli Albanesi. Those held responsible were the bandit and separatist leader Salvatore Giuliano and his gang, although their motives and intentions are still a matter of controversy.

Sicily, Italy

Battle of Hainan Island

The Battle of Hainan Island (simplified Chinese: 海南岛战役; traditional Chinese: 海南島戰役) occurred in 1950, during the final phase of the Chinese Civil War. The People's Republic of China (PRC) conducted an amphibious assault on Hainan Island on 16 April, assisted by the Hainan communist movement which controlled much of the island's interior, while the Republic of China (ROC) controlled the coast; their forces were concentrated in the north near Haikou and were forced to retreat south after the landings.

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1951 Aberdeen Corporation election

An election to the Aberdeen Corporation was held on 1 May 1951, alongside municipal elections across Scotland. 14 of the corporation's 37 seats were up for election. The election saw the Progressives make a one-seat gain on Labour, increasing their majority to 3. This election was the first that the Scottish National Party ran a candidate in Aberdeen local elections, doing so in the Woodside ward where the candidate placed last.

Scotland, United Kingdom

1953 DFB-Pokal final

The 1953 DFB-Pokal final decided the winner of the 1952–53 DFB-Pokal, the 10th season of Germany's knockout football cup competition. It was played on 1 May 1953 at the Rheinstadion in Düsseldorf. Rot-Weiss Essen won the match 2–1 against Alemannia Aachen, to claim their 1st cup title.

1954 FA Cup final

The 1954 FA Cup final was a football match between West Bromwich Albion and Preston North End, played on 1 May 1954 at the original Wembley Stadium in London. It was the final match of the 1953–54 staging of English football's primary cup competition, the Football Association Challenge Cup (better known as the FA Cup). The match was the 73rd FA Cup Final and the 26th to be played at Wembley.

London, United Kingdom

1956 Aberdeen Corporation election

An election to the Aberdeen Corporation was held on 1 May 1956, alongside municipal elections across Scotland. 12 of the corporation's 37 seats were up for election, although only 6 were contested. This election set a record for low turnout rate for the third year in a row, with turnout dropping to below 20% for the first time ever.

Scotland, United Kingdom

1957 Blackbushe Viking accident

The 1957 Blackbushe Viking accident occurred on 1 May 1957 when an Eagle Aviation twin-engined Vickers VC.1 Viking registered G-AJBO crashed into trees near Blackbushe Airport, located in Hampshire, England, on approach following a suspected engine failure on take-off. All five crew and 29 of the 30 passengers were killed.

England, United Kingdom

Cuban invasion of Panama

The Cuban invasion of Panama was a military operation carried out in April 1959 in which Cuban troops, along with some Panamanian guerrillas, sought to initiate a revolution in Panama modeled after the Cuban example. The mission was led by Panamanian Enrique Morales in support of a coup attempt by Roberto Arias.

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Panama

An American U-2 reconnaissance aircraft is shot down

A US U-2 reconnaissance aircraft was shot down over the Soviet Union. Its pilot, Francis Gary Powers, was captured, and the incident caused a major diplomatic confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union.

1962 Edinburgh Corporation election

An election to the Edinburgh Corporation was held on 1 May 1962, alongside municipal elections across Scotland. Of the councils 69 seats, 23 were up for election. After the election Edinburgh Corporation was composed of 34 Progressives, 30 Labour councillors, and 5 Liberals. The Progressives lost their overall majority on the council.

Scotland, United Kingdom

Battle of Dong-Yin

The Battle of Dong-Yin (東引海戰) was a naval conflict between forces of the Republic of China Navy and the People's Liberation Army Navy around Dongyin island, Fukien Province, Republic of China on May 1, 1965. Both sides subsequently claimed victory.

Taiwan

1965 FA Cup final

The 1965 FA Cup final was an association football match between Leeds United and Liverpool on 1 May 1965 at Wembley Stadium, London. It was the final match of the 1964–65 FA Cup, the 93rd season of England's primary cup competition, the Football Association Challenge Cup, better known as the FA Cup. Liverpool were appearing in their third final, having lost the previous two in 1914 and 1950, while Leeds were appearing in their first.

London, United Kingdom

1965 New South Wales state election

The 1965 New South Wales state election was held on 1 May 1965. It was conducted in single member constituencies with compulsory preferential voting and was held on boundaries created at a 1961 redistribution. The election was for all of the 94 seats in the Legislative Assembly.

Vietnam War: A student anti-war strike erupts in response to U.S. and South Vietnamese forces attacking Vietnamese communists in a Cambodian Campaign

The Vietnam War (c. 1955 – 30 April 1975) was an armed conflict in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia fought between North Vietnam (Democratic Republic of Vietnam) and South Vietnam (Republic of Vietnam) and their allies. North Vietnam was supported by the Soviet Union and China, while South Vietnam was supported by the United States and other anti-communist nations.

Edinburgh Corporation election, 1973

An Election to the Edinburgh Corporation was held on 1 May 1973, alongside municipal elections across Scotland. Of the councils 69 seats, 26 were up for election. Labour, despite needing only 1 gain to take control of the council, failed to do so, preventing them from a historic win. Following the election, with two by-elections pending, Edinburgh Corporation was composed of 34 Labour councillors, 21 Conservatives, and 7 Liberals, with 5 others. By this point only a small rump Progressive party remained on the council, with the bulk of Progressive councillors having joined the Conservatives.

Scotland, United Kingdom

1973 Aberdeen Corporation election

An election to the Aberdeen Corporation was held on 1 May 1973, alongside municipal elections across Scotland. 12 of the corporation's 36 seats were up for election. The election saw Labour remain in control of the corporation, winning 6 seats, giving them a total of 23. The Conservatives won 5 seats, including one gained from 89-year-old Independent councillor George Roberts, contributing to a total of 12 after the election.

Scotland, United Kingdom

United Kingdom local elections, 1975

Local elections took place for one third of the seats of the thirty-six metropolitan boroughs on 1 May 1975. The seats had previously been contested in May 1973, when the Labour Party had achieved great success. In the 1975 elections the Conservative Party made widespread gains, with a net gain of 199 seats and Labour had a net loss of 206. The Liberal Party had a net loss of 10 seats, and Independents a loss of 5. "Others", including Ratepayers, Independent Labour councillors and Progressives made net gains of 22. The Conservatives gained control of Bury, Stockport and Wirral from no overall control; and Calderdale form Labour.

United Kingdom

Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council election, 1975

Elections to Trafford Council were held on Thursday, 1 May 1975. One third of the council was up for election, with each successful candidate to serve a four-year term of office, expiring in 1979. These were the first Borough elections to be held in Trafford since it received its Royal Charter (and effectively took over from its predecessor Districts and Municipal Boroughs) in 1974.

England, United Kingdom

Sheffield City Council election, 1975

Elections to Sheffield Council were held on 1 May 1975. One third of the council was up for election.

England, United Kingdom

Manchester City Council election, 1975

Elections to Manchester Council were held on Thursday, 1 May 1975. One third of the council was up for election, with each successful candidate to serve a four-year term of office, expiring in 1979. These were the first Borough elections to be held in Manchester since it received its new Royal Charter (and effectively took over from its predecessor Corporation) in 1974.

England, United Kingdom

1975 Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council election

The 1975 Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council election took place on 1 May 1975 to elect members of Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council in England. This election was held on the same day as other local elections.

England, United Kingdom

1975 Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council election

Elections to Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council were held on 1 May 1975 with one third of the seats up for election. Labour retained control of the council.

England, United Kingdom

1975 Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council election

Elections to Stockport Council were held on Thursday, 1 May 1975. One third of the council was up for election, with each successful candidate to serve a four-year term of office, expiring in 1979. These were the first Borough elections to be held in Stockport since it received its Royal Charter (and effectively took over from its predecessor Districts and Municipal Boroughs) in 1974.

England, United Kingdom

1975 Sunderland Metropolitan Borough Council election

The 1975 Sunderland Metropolitan Borough Council election was held on 1 May 1975. A third of the seats on the Council were up for election, with each of the 26 council wards returning one councillor by first-past-the-post. The election was held on the same day as other local elections.

England, United Kingdom

1975 Liverpool City Council election

Elections to Liverpool City Council were held on 1 May 1975. One third of the council was up for election. The terms of office of the Councillors elected in 1973 with the third highest number of votes in each ward, expired and so these election results were compared with the 1973 results. Bill Smyth of the Liberal Party became the Leader of the Council albeit with no overall control.

New South Wales state election, 1976

A general election for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly was held in the state of New South Wales, Australia, on Saturday 1 May 1976. The result was a narrow win for the Australian Labor Party under Neville Wran—the party's first in the state in more than a decade.

Australia

1976 Scottish Cup final

The 1976 Scottish Cup Final was played on 1 May 1976 at Hampden Park in Glasgow and was the final of the 91st Scottish Cup. Rangers and Hearts contested the match, Rangers won the match 3–1 with Derek Johnstone (2) and Alex MacDonald scoring for Rangers, Graham Shaw getting the goal for Hearts. Rangers dominated the game from the whistle with Johnstone scoring after only 42 seconds, the quickest goal scored in the Cup final.

Glasgow, United Kingdom

1976 FA Cup final

The 1976 FA Cup final was the 95th final of the FA Cup. It took place on 1 May 1976 at Wembley Stadium and was contested between Manchester United and Southampton. United had finished third in the First Division that season, and were strong favourites, while unfancied Southampton had finished sixth in the Second Division, Southampton had more players with FA Cup final experience than Manchester United, namely Jim McCalliog (1966), Peter Rodrigues (1969) and Peter Osgood (1970).

1977 FAI Cup final

The 1977 FAI Cup final was the final match of the 1976–77 FAI Cup, a knock-out association football competition contested annually by clubs affiliated with the Football Association of Ireland. It took place on Sunday 1 May 1977 at Dalymount Park in Dublin, and was contested by Dundalk and Limerick. Dundalk won 2–0 to win the cup for the fifth time.

Dublin, Ireland

1978 Algerian Cup final

The 1978 Algerian Cup final was the 16th final of the Algerian Cup. The final took place on May 1, 1978, at Stade 5 Juillet 1962 in Algiers with kick-off at 20:00. CR Belcourt won over USK Alger on a penalty shootout after the teams were still tied, 0 to 0, following 30 minutes of extra time. In the shootout, Belcourt outscored Alger, 2 to 0.

City of Edinburgh District Council election, 1980

Elections for the City of Edinburgh District Council took place on 1 May 1980, alongside elections to the councils of Scotland's various other districts. The Conservatives, who had previously controlled a majority on the council, were reduced to being just shy of a majority. The Conservatives continued to rule the council however, with Liberal support. The election saw 4 new wards being added to Edinburgh; Fort, Shandon, Haymarket, and Tollcross. All, minus Tollcross, (which was won by the Conservatives) were won by Labour. Turnout was 160,330.

Scotland, United Kingdom

Leeds City Council election, 1980

Elections to Leeds City Council were held on Thursday, 1 May 1980, with boundary changes prompting the entirety of the council to be elected. The boundary changes added an extra ward to the existing 32 - increasing the councillor total by three to 99 - with just half the ward names surviving the changes: The drop in Conservative support - which seen them set lows in vote share and seats won - allowed Labour to win record representation and comfortably regain control of the council from the Conservatives, with a 25-seat strong majority.

England, United Kingdom

Manchester City Council election, 1980

Elections to Manchester Council were held on Thursday, 1 May 1980. One-third of the council was up for election, with each successful candidate to serve a two-year term of office, expiring in 1982, due to the boundary changes and "all-out" elections due to take place that year. The Labour Party retained overall control of the council.

England, United Kingdom

City of Aberdeen District Council election, 1980

The 1980 City of Aberdeen Council election took place on the 1 May 1980 to elect members of City of Aberdeen Council, as part of that years Scottish local elections.

Scotland, United Kingdom

Sheffield City Council election, 1980

Elections to Sheffield City Council were held on 1 May 1980. The whole council was up for election, with the Attercliffe ward now merged into Darnall and Gleadless ward changed to Norton.

England, United Kingdom

Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council election, 1980

Elections to Trafford Council were held on Thursday, 1 May 1980. One third of the council was up for election, with each successful candidate to serve a four-year term of office, expiring in 1984. The Conservative Party retained overall control of the council.

England, United Kingdom

1980 Rochford District Council election

The 1980 Rochford District Council election took place on 1 May 1980 to elect members of Rochford District Council in Essex, England. This was on the same day as other local elections.

Essex, United Kingdom

1980 York City Council election

The 1980 York City Council election took place on 1 May 1980 to elect members of York City Council in North Yorkshire, England. This was on the same day as other local elections.

England, United Kingdom

1980 Stevenage Borough Council election

The 1980 Stevenage Borough Council election took place on 1 May 1980. This was on the same day as other local elections. One third of the council was up for election and the Labour Party retained control of the council, which it had held continuously since its creation in 1973.

England, United Kingdom

1980 Southend-on-Sea Borough Council election

The 1980 Southend-on-Sea Borough Council election took place on 1 May 1980 to elect members of Southend-on-Sea Borough Council in Essex, England. This was on the same day as other local elections.

Essex, United Kingdom

1980 Basildon District Council election

The 1980 Basildon District Council election took place on 1 May 1980 to elect members of Basildon District Council in Essex, England. This was on the same day as other local elections. One third of the council was up for election; the seats of the candidates who finished third in each ward in the all-out election of 1979. The council remained under no overall control.

England, United Kingdom

1980 City of Glasgow District Council election

The 1980 City of Glasgow District Council election took place on 1 May 1980, alongside elections to the councils of Scotland's various other districts. This was the third election to the City of Glasgow District Council.

Scotland, United Kingdom

1980 Thurrock Borough Council election

The 1980 Thurrock Borough Council election took place on 1 May 1980 to elect members of Thurrock Borough Council in Essex, England. This was on the same day as other local elections in England.

Essex, United Kingdom

1980 Welwyn Hatfield District Council election

The 1980 Welwyn Hatfield District Council election took place on 1 May 1980 to elect members of Welwyn Hatfield District Council in England. This was on the same day as other local elections. A third of the council's seats were up for election. Similar to the general trend of the local elections, Labour saw an increase in their share of the vote almost entirely at the expensive of the Conservatives.

Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

1980 Adur District Council election

Elections to the Adur District Council were held on 1 May 1980, with one third of the council up for election. There was an additional vacancy in the Southwick Green ward, and no elections for the single-member ward St Marys. Overall turnout dropped to 48.7%. The election resulted in the Liberals gaining control of the council from the Conservatives.

England, United Kingdom

1980 Bath City Council election

The 1980 Bath City Council election was held on Thursday 1 May 1980 to elect councillors to Bath City Council in England. It took place on the same day as other district council elections in the United Kingdom. One third of seats were up for election. Two seats were contested in Lyncombe and Widcombe due to extra vacancies occurring.

England, United Kingdom

1980 Harlow District Council election

The 1980 Harlow District Council election took place on 1 May 1980 to elect members of Harlow District Council in Essex, England. This was on the same day as other local elections. The Labour Party retained control of the council.

England, United Kingdom

1980 Epping Forest District Council election

The 1980 Epping Forest District Council election took place on 1 May 1980 to elect members of Epping Forest District Council in Essex, England. 20 members of Epping Forest District Council in Essex were elected. The council remained under Conservative majority control.

Essex, United Kingdom

1980 Cambridge City Council election

The 1980 Cambridge City Council election took place on 1 May 1980 to elect members of Cambridge City Council in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England. This was on the same day as other local elections across England.

Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

1980 Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council election

Elections to Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council were held on 1 May 1980, with one third of the council up for election. Labour retained control of the council.

England, United Kingdom

1980 Derby City Council election

The 1980 Derby City Council election took place on 1 May 1980 to elect members of Derby City Council in England. This was on the same day as other local elections. 14 of the council's 44 seats were up for election. The Labour Party retained control of the council.

England, United Kingdom

1980 Chester City Council election

The 1980 Chester City Council election took place on 1 May 1980 to elect members of Chester City Council in Cheshire, England. This was on the same day as other local elections.

Cheshire, United Kingdom

1980 Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council election

The 1980 Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council election took place on 1 May 1980 to elect members of Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council in England. This election was held on the same day as other local elections. The first third of the council was up for election to new boundaries. Every councillor was assigned a new ward before the election took place.

England, United Kingdom

1980 Roxburgh District Council election

Elections to the Roxburgh District Council took place on 1 May 1980, alongside elections to the councils of Scotland's 53 other districts. There were 16 wards, which each elected a single member using the first-past-the-post voting system.

1980 Cumbernauld and Kilsyth District Council election

Elections to Cumbernauld and Kilsyth District Council were held on 1 May 1980, the same day as the other Scottish local government elections.

1980 Kilmarnock and Loudoun District Council election

Elections to Kilmarnock and Loudoun District Council were held on 1 May 1980, on the same day as the other Scottish local government elections. This was the third election to the district council following the local government reforms in the 1970s. The election was the last to use the original 16 wards created by the Formation Electoral Arrangements in 1974. Each ward elected one councillor using first-past-the-post voting.

1980 Banff and Buchan District Council election

Elections to Banff and Buchan District Council were held on 1 May 1980, on the same day as the other Scottish local government elections. This was the third election to the district council following the implementation of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973. The election used the 18 wards created by the Formation Electoral Arrangements in 1974. Each ward elected one councillor using first-past-the-post voting.

1980 Cunninghame District Council election

Elections to Cunninghame District Council were held on 1 May 1980, on the same day as the other Scottish local government elections. This was the third election to the district council following the local government reforms in 1974. The election was the first to use the 30 wards created by the Initial Statutory Reviews of Electoral Arrangements in 1979. Each ward elected one councillor using first-past-the-post voting.

1980 North Hertfordshire District Council election

The 1980 North Hertfordshire District Council election was held on 1 May 1980, at the same time as other local elections across England and Scotland. There were 17 out of 50 seats on North Hertfordshire District Council up for election, being the usual third of the council. The election saw Labour take the largest share of the vote, winning two seats from the Conservatives, but the Conservatives retained their majority on the council.

1980 City of Lincoln Council election

The 1980 City of Lincoln Council election took place on 1 May 1980. This was on the same day as other local elections. One third of the council was up for election: the seats of the candidates who polled third at the all out election of 1979. The Conservative Party retained control of the council.

1980 Hamilton District Council election

Elections to Hamilton District Council were held on 1 May 1980, on the same day as the other Scottish local government elections. This was the third election to the district council following the local government reforms in the 1970s. The election was the last to use the original 20 wards created by the Formation Electoral Arrangements in 1974. Each ward elected one councillor using first-past-the-post voting.

1980 Inverclyde District Council election

The 1980 Inverclyde District Council election was held on 1 May 1980 alongside the local elections taking place all over Scotland.

1980 Tweeddale District Council election

Elections to the Tweeddale District Council took place on 1 May 1980, alongside elections to the councils of Scotland's 53 other districts. There were 10 wards, which each elected a single member using the first-past-the-post voting system.

1980 Kincardine and Deeside District Council election

Elections to the Kincardine and Deeside District Council took place on 1 May 1980, alongside elections to the councils of Scotland's various other districts. There were 12 single member wards, each electing a single member using the first-past-the-post voting system.

1980 West Lothian District Council election

Elections to West Lothian District Council were held on 1 May 1980, on the same day as the other Scottish local government elections. This was the third election to the district council following the implementation of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973. The election used the 21 wards created by the Formation Electoral Arrangements in 1974. Each ward elected one councillor using first-past-the-post voting.

1980 Gordon District Council election

Elections to the Gordon District Council took place on 1 May 1980, alongside elections to the councils of Scotland's various other districts.

1980 Cumnock and Doon Valley District Council election

Elections to Cumnock and Doon Valley District Council were held on 1 May 1980, on the same day as the other Scottish local government elections. This was the third election to the district council following the local government reforms in the 1970s. The election was the last to use the original 10 wards created by the Formation Electoral Arrangements in 1974.

1980 Falkirk District Council election

Elections to Falkirk District Council took place on 1 May 1980, alongside elections to the councils of Scotland's 53 other districts. There were 36 wards, which each elected a single member using the first-past-the-post voting system.

1980 Annandale and Eskdale District Council election

The 1980 Annandale and Eskdale District Council election took place on 1 May 1980 alongside elections to the councils of Scotland's various other districts. Held under the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973. Annandale and Eskdale was also under the regional council of Dumfries and Galloway. As with the previous elections, no political parties fielded any candidates. There were only 3 contested seats.

1980 Ipswich Borough Council election

The 1980 Ipswich Borough Council election was the first election to the Ipswich Borough Council under the system of electing by thirds, whereby a third of the councillors were to stand for election, each time. These new arrangements had been determined by the Local Government Boundary Commission as laid out in their Report 280. It took place as part of the 1980 United Kingdom local elections.

United Kingdom

1980 Inverness District Council election

Elections to the Inverness District Council took place in May 1980, alongside elections to the councils of Scotland's other districts.

United Kingdom

1980 Badenoch and Strathspey District Council election

Elections to the Badenoch and Strathspey District Council took place in May 1980, alongside elections to the councils of Scotland's other districts.

United Kingdom

1980 Sutherland District Council election

Elections to the Sutherland District Council took place in May 1980, alongside elections to the councils of Scotland's other districts. Only one seat was contested.

United Kingdom

1980 Nairn District Council election

Elections to the Nairn District Council took place in May 1980, alongside elections to the councils of Scotland's other districts.

United Kingdom

1980 Ross and Cromarty District Council election

Elections to the Ross and Cromarty District Council took place in May 1980, alongside elections to the councils of Scotland's other districts.

United Kingdom

1980 Caithness District Council election

Elections to the Caithness District Council took place in May 1980, alongside elections to the councils of Scotland's other districts. Every single seat went uncontested. The Labour and Liberal parties won their first seats on the council.

United Kingdom

1980 United Kingdom local elections

Local elections were held in the United Kingdom in 1980. These were the first annual local elections for the new Conservative Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Though the Conservatives in government lost seats, the projected share of the vote was close: Labour Party 42%, Conservative Party 40%, Liberal Party 13%. Labour were still being led by the former prime minister James Callaghan, who resigned later in the year to be succeeded by Michael Foot.

United Kingdom

1980 Lochaber District Council election

Elections to the Lochaber District Council took place in May 1980, alongside elections to the councils of Scotland's other districts.

United Kingdom

1980 Skye and Lochalsh District Council election

Elections to the Skye and Lochalsh District Council took place in May 1980, alongside elections to the councils of Scotland's other districts. Only one seat was contested while two were left vacant after the election.

United Kingdom

1980 Scottish local elections

Elections for the Scottish district councils were held in 1980. These were the third elections held to the 53 district councils established by the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973. The previous elections had been held in 1977. The elections took place a year after the Conservative government of Margaret Thatcher had come to power.

United Kingdom

1980 Argyll and Bute District Council election

Elections to Argyll and Bute Council were held in May 1980, the same day as the other Scottish local government district elections

United Kingdom

1981 Cambodian general election

General elections were held in Cambodia on 1 May 1981 and marked the establishment of the new, Vietnamese-backed, state of the People's Republic of Kampuchea (PRK). The Kampuchean People's Revolutionary Party was the only party to contest the election, and won all 117 seats. Voter turnout was reported to be 97.8%. Pen Sovan, the General Secretary, became Prime Minister on 27 June 1981 but was removed from office on 5 December and replaced by Chan Sy.

Cambodia

1982 WFA Cup final

The 1982 WFA Cup Final was the 12th final of the FA Women's Cup, England's primary cup competition for women's football teams. The showpiece event was played under the auspices of the Women's Football Association (WFA). Lowestoft and Cleveland Spartans contested the match at Loftus Road in London on 1 May 1982. Lowestoft won 2–0.

London, United Kingdom

1982 DFB-Pokal final

The 1982 DFB-Pokal final decided the winner of the 1981–82 DFB-Pokal, the 39th season of Germany's knockout football cup competition. It was played on 1 May 1982 at the Waldstadion in Frankfurt. Bayern Munich won the match 4–2 against 1. FC Nürnberg, to claim their 6th cup title. The Austrian Reinhold Hintermaier opened the scoring for underdogs Nürnberg after 30 minutes with a shot from about 40 meters away, before Werner Dreßel doubled Der Club's lead just prior to halftime.

Operation Black Buck

Operations Black Buck 1 to Black Buck 7 were seven extremely long-range airstrikes conducted during the 1982 Falklands War by Royal Air Force (RAF) Vulcan bombers of the RAF Waddington Wing, comprising aircraft from Nos. 44, 50 and 101 Squadrons, against Argentine positions in the Falkland Islands. Five of the missions completed attacks. The objective of the missions was to attack Port Stanley Airport and its associated defences.

Operation Black Buck: The Royal Air Force attacks the Argentine Air Force during the Falklands War.

1983 Tripura Legislative Assembly election

The 1983 Tripura Legislative Assembly election took place on 1 May 1983, to elect the Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) from each of the 60 Assembly constituencies in Tripura, India. The Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)), led by Nripen Chakraborty, won 37 seats and formed the Government in Tripura.

India

1984 Taça de Portugal final

The 1984 Taça de Portugal final was the final match of the 1983–84 Taça de Portugal, the 44th season of the Taça de Portugal, the premier Portuguese football cup competition organized by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF). The match was played on 1 May 1984 at the Estádio Nacional in Oeiras, and opposed two Primeira Liga sides: Porto and Rio Ave.

1986 Liverpool City Council election

Elections to Liverpool City Council were held on 1 May 1986. One third of the council was up for election and the Labour Party kept overall control of the council.

1988 FAI Cup final

The 1988 FAI Cup final was the final match of the 1987–88 FAI Cup, a knock-out association football competition contested annually by clubs affiliated with the Football Association of Ireland. It took place on Sunday 1 May 1988 at Dalymount Park in Dublin, and was contested by Dundalk and Derry City. Dundalk won the match 1–0 to win the cup for the eighth time, and, in so doing, won their second League and Cup Double.

Dublin, Ireland

1988 WFA Cup final

The 1988 WFA Cup Final was the 18th final of the WFA Cup, England's primary cup competition for women's football teams. The showpiece event was played under the auspices of the Women's Football Association (WFA). Doncaster Belles and Leasowe Pacific contested the match on 1 May 1988 at Gresty Road, the home stadium of Crewe Alexandra. Doncaster ended up winning the game 3–1.

Paraguayan general election, 1989

Early general elections were held in Paraguay on 1 May 1989, following the overthrow of President Alfredo Stroessner on 3 February. For the first time in several years, the opposition was allowed to contest the elections more or less unmolested. The presidential elections were won by Andrés Rodríguez (who had led the coup) running on the Colorado Party ticket. The Colorado Party also won 48 of the 72 seats in the Chamber of Deputies. Voter turnout was 54% in the presidential election and 52% in the parliamentary elections.

Paraguay

Angolan Civil War: The MPLA and UNITA agree to the Bicesse Accords, which are formally signed on May 31 in Lisbon

The National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (Portuguese: União Nacional para a Independência Total de Angola, abbr. UNITA) is the second-largest political party in Angola. Founded in 1966, UNITA fought alongside the People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) and the National Liberation Front of Angola (FNLA) in the Angolan War for Independence (1961–1975) and then against the MPLA in the ensuing civil war (1975–2002).

Attack on Cloghoge checkpoint

The attack on Cloghoge checkpoint was an unconventional bomb attack carried out on 1 May 1992 by the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) against a British Army permanent vehicle checkpoint. The IRA's South Armagh Brigade fitted a van with wheels that allowed it to move along a railway line. A large bomb was placed inside the van, which was then driven along the railway line to the target. The compound, just north of the village of Cloghoge in County Armagh, was wrecked by the explosion.

County Armagh, United Kingdom · Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Assassination of Ranasinghe Premadasa

Ranasinghe Premadasa, the 3rd President of Sri Lanka, was assassinated on 1 May 1993, in the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo, during a May Day rally organized by the United National Party (UNP). Premadasa and 23 others were killed in a suicide bombing conducted by the LTTE. The explosion took place at around 12:45 PM at the junction of Armour Street and Grandpass Road in Hulftsdorp, Colombo.

1993 United States Senate special election in Texas

The 1993 United States Senate special election in Texas was held on June 6, 1993, to replace Democratic U.S. Senator Lloyd Bentsen, who had resigned to become Secretary of the Treasury. Governor Ann Richards appointed Democrat Bob Krueger, a Texas Railroad Commissioner, to fill the seat. Krueger ran in the special election, but was defeated in a landslide by Republican Kay Bailey Hutchison.

This entry records the first round, as dated in the source infobox.

United States

1994 San Marino Grand Prix

The 1994 San Marino Grand Prix (formally the 14° Gran Premio di San Marino) was a Formula One motor race held on 1 May 1994 at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, located in Imola, Italy. It was the third race of the 1994 Formula One season. Tragic events at this race proved to be a major turning point in both the 1994 season, and in the development of Formula One itself, particularly with regard to safety. The race weekend was marked by the deaths of Austrian driver Roland Ratzenberger and of three-time world champion Ayrton Senna in separate accidents.

Emilia-Romagna, Italy

1996 Bulgarian Cup final

The 1996 Bulgarian Cup final was played at the Vasil Levski National Stadium in Sofia on 1 May 1996, and was contested between the sides of Slavia Sofia and Levski Sofia. The match was won by Slavia Sofia. The Levski Sofia players were ordered off the field of play by the chairman Tomas Lafchis shortly after the 75' mark due to the latter's dissatisfaction with the refereeing.

Nottinghamshire County Council election, 1997

The 1997 Nottinghamshire County Council election was held on Thursday, 1 May 1997. The whole council was up for election and the result was the Labour Party retaining its control of the council. This was the first County Council election not to include the City of Nottingham, which would become a unitary authority in 1998 and therefore no longer a part of the administrative county of Nottinghamshire. The boundaries of the electoral divisions remained the same however the loss of Nottingham meant that there were 25 fewer seats.

Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

United Kingdom general election, 1997

The United Kingdom general election of 1997 was held on 1 May 1997, five years after the previous election on 9 April 1992, to elect 659 members to the British House of Commons. Under the leadership of Tony Blair, the Labour Party ended its 18 years in opposition and won the general election with a landslide victory, winning 418 seats, the most seats the party has ever held. The election saw a huge 10.2% swing from the Conservatives to Labour on a national turnout of 71% and would be last national vote where turnout exceeded 70% until the 2016 EU Referendum was held nineteen years later.

United Kingdom

Hertfordshire County Council election, 1997

Hertfordshire County Council elections was held on 1 May 1997, with all 77 seats contested. The Council remained under No Overall Control with the Conservative Party forming the largest political group.

Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Northumberland County Council election, 1997

Local elections to Northumberland County Council, a county council in the north east of England, were held on 1 May 1997, resulting in a council with Labour members forming a majority.

Northumberland, United Kingdom

Bristol City Council election, 1997

Elections to Bristol City Council were held on 1 May 1997.

England, United Kingdom

Wiltshire County Council election, 1997

Elections to Wiltshire County Council were held on 1 May 1997. The whole council was up for election and the result was no overall control, with the Conservatives as the largest party. As with other county elections in England, these local elections in Wiltshire took place on the same day as the United Kingdom general election, 1997.

Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Lincolnshire County Council election, 1997

The 1997 Lincolnshire County Council election was held on Thursday, 1 May 1997, the same day as the general election. The whole council of 76 members was up for election and the election resulted in the Conservative Party making significant gains and regaining control of the council, winning 42 seats.

Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

1997 Slough Borough Council election

The 1997 Slough Borough Council election was held on 1 May 1997, at the same time as other local elections across England, and on the same day as the general election. All of the 41 seats on Slough Borough Council were up for election, rather than the usual third of the seats.

United Kingdom

1997 Reading Borough Council election

The 1997 Reading Borough Council election was held on 1 May 1997, at the same time as other local elections across England, and on the same day as the general election. All of the 45 seats on Reading Borough Council were up for election, rather than the usual third of the seats.

Berkshire, United Kingdom

1997 Bracknell Forest Borough Council election

The 1997 Bracknell Forest Borough Council election took place on 1 May 1997, to elect all 40 members in 19 wards for Bracknell Forest Borough Council in England. The election was held on the same day as both the 1997 United Kingdom general election and other local elections in England as part of the 1997 United Kingdom local elections, resulting in a much higher turnout of 75% compared to 1995.

England, United Kingdom

1997 Thurrock Council election

The 1997 Thurrock Council election took place on 1 May 1997 to elect the members of Thurrock Council in Essex, England. It took place on the same day as the 1997 general election and other local elections across England.

Essex, United Kingdom

1997 United Kingdom general election in Northern Ireland

On 1 May 1997, the 1997 United Kingdom general election was held in Northern Ireland, to elect all 659 members of the House of Commons, including the 18 Northern Ireland seats. This was an increase of one seat in Northern Ireland, where the House of Commons as a whole had increased from 650 to 659 seats. 1,177,969 people were eligible to vote, up 53,069 from the 1992 general election.

United Kingdom

1997 United Kingdom local elections

The 1997 United Kingdom local elections took place on Thursday 1 May 1997 in England, and Wednesday 21 May 1997 in Northern Ireland. Elections took place for all of the English country councils, some English unitary authorities and all of the Northern Ireland districts. The local elections were held on the same day as the 1997 general election.

United Kingdom

1997 Norfolk County Council election

The 1997 Norfolk County Council election took place on 1 May 1997, coinciding with local elections for county councils in England and the 1997 general election.

England, United Kingdom

1997 Plymouth City Council election

The 1997 Plymouth City Council election took place on 1 May 1997 to elect members of Plymouth City Council in Devon, England. This was on the same day as other local elections. The Labour Party retained control of the council, which it had held since 1991.

England, United Kingdom

1997 United Kingdom general election in England

On Thursday 1 May 1997, the 1997 United Kingdom general election was held in England, to elect all 659 members of the House of Commons, with 529 constituencies being in England. Under Tony Blair, the Labour Party won a landslide majority of English seats, the first time since 1966 that Labour had won an overall majority of English seats.

England, United Kingdom

1997 United Kingdom general election in Wales

On Thursday 1 May 1997, the 1997 United Kingdom general election was held in Wales, to elect all 659 members of the House of Commons, with 40 constituencies being in Wales. The Labour Party won a landslide majority of Welsh MPs, gaining seven seats for a total of 34 out of 40. The Liberal Democrats gained one seat, whilst Plaid Cymru retained their four MPs.

Wales, United Kingdom

1997 Suffolk County Council election

The 1997 Suffolk County Council election took place on 1 May 1997 to elect members of Suffolk County Council in Suffolk, England. This was on the same day as other local elections and the 1997 general election.

Suffolk, United Kingdom

1997 Essex County Council election

The 1997 Essex County Council election took place on 1 May 1997 to elect members of Essex County Council in Essex, England. This was held on the same day as other local elections and the 1997 general election. 79 councillors were elected from various electoral divisions, which returned either one or two county councillors each by first-past-the-post voting for a four-year term of office.

Essex, United Kingdom

1997 Cumbria County Council election

Elections to Cumbria County Council were held on 1 May 1997. This was on the same day as other UK county council elections. The Labour Party gained control of the council, which had been under no overall control.

Cumbria, United Kingdom

1997 United Kingdom general election in Scotland

A general election was held in the United Kingdom on 1 May 1997 and all 72 seats in Scotland were contested. This would be the last UK general election to be contested in Scotland before the Scottish Parliament was established on 1 July 1999 following overwhelming public approval in a referendum.

Scotland, United Kingdom

1997 Southend-on-Sea Borough Council election

The 1997 Southend-on-Sea Borough Council election took place on 1 May 1997 to elect members of Southend-on-Sea Borough Council in Essex, England. This was on the same day as the 1997 general election and other local elections. This was the first election to the council following its establishment as a unitary authority, with the council taking on the powers and responsibilities of Essex County Council for the area.

Essex, United Kingdom

Tatton in the 1997 general election

Tatton in the 1997 general election was one of the UK's highest-profile constituencies. In what was previously one of the safest Conservative seats in the country, Independent candidate, Martin Bell managed to take the seat from the sitting Conservative MP, Neil Hamilton.

United Kingdom

Enfield Southgate in the 1997 general election

The constituency of Enfield Southgate returned a memorable result in the 1997 United Kingdom general election, when the seat's incumbent Member of Parliament, the Conservatives' Michael Portillo, lost to Labour's Stephen Twigg. The result came as a shock to many politicians and commentators, and came to symbolise the extent of the Labour landslide victory under the leadership of Tony Blair.

United Kingdom

1997 Cornwall County Council election

The 1997 Cornwall County Council election, was an election for all 79 seats on the council. Cornwall County Council was a county council that covered the majority of the ceremonial county of Cornwall, with the exception of the Isles of Scilly which had an independent local authority. The elections took place concurrently with other local elections across England and Northern Ireland.

Results of the 1997 United Kingdom general election by constituency

This is the breakdown of the results of the 1997 United Kingdom general election by constituency. The results are listed by nation, region and/or county. Bold indicates the candidate that was elected MP † represents that the incumbent did not run again. § represents that the incumbent was defeated for nomination. ₰ represents that the incumbent was disqualified from their nomination contest. ‡ represents that the incumbent contested a different constituency.

United Kingdom

The Labour Party wins the 1997 General Election and Tony Blair is elected as Prime Minister

Sir Anthony Charles Lynton Blair (born 6 May 1953) is a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007 and Leader of the Labour Party from 1994 to 2007. He was Leader of the Opposition from 1994 to 1997, held shadow cabinet posts from 1987 to 1994, and was Member of Parliament (MP) for Sedgefield from 1983 to 2007.

2000 FA Women's Cup final

The 2000 FA Women's Cup Final was the 30th final of the FA Women's Cup, England's primary cup competition for women's football teams. It was the seventh final to be held under the direct control of the Football Association (FA). The match was contested by Doncaster Belles and Croydon Women at Bramall Lane in Sheffield on 1 May 2000.

Manchester City Council election, 2003

Elections to Manchester Council were held on Thursday, 1 May 2003. One third of the council was up for election as well as a vacancy in Benchill, with each successful candidate to serve a one-year term of office, expiring in 2004, due to the boundary changes and 'all-out' elections due to take place in that year. Turnout was down slightly to 22.2%, with Labour retaining overall control of the council. The election saw the Greens winning their first seat, and half a dozen Liberal Democrat gains resulting in Labour's majority being the lowest in twenty years.

England, United Kingdom

United Kingdom local elections, 2003

Local elections took place in various parts of the United Kingdom on 1 May 2003, the same day as the Scottish Parliamentary and the Welsh Assembly elections. There were local elections for all councils in Scotland and in most of England. There were no elections in Wales, Northern Ireland or London. The ruling Labour Party lost a considerable 833 seats, while both the main opposition parties, Conservative and Liberal Democrat, polled strongly, with the Conservatives enjoying the largest share of the vote. Labour had now been in government for six years and still had a triple-digit majority, and over the summer of 2003 some opinion polls showed the Tories level with Labour.

United Kingdom

Argyll and Bute Council election, 2003

The 2003 elections to Argyll and Bute Council were held on the 1 May 2003 and were the third for the unitary authority, which was created under the Local Government etc (Scotland) Act 1994 and replaced the previous two-tier system of local government under Strathclyde Regional Council and Dumbarton and Argyll & Bute District Councils. It was held on the same day as the second Scottish Parliament election and resulted in no change to the administration of the council - independent control. These were the last elections to the council using the first past the post electoral system.

Scotland, United Kingdom

Bristol City Council election, 2003

The 2003 Bristol City Council election took place on 1 May 2003, on the same day as other local elections. The Labour Party made a number of losses, mainly to the Liberal Democrats, and lost overall control of the council. Loses included Council leader Diane Bunyan, who lost her Windmill Hill seat to the Liberal Democrats. This year also saw elections contested by the new Bristolian Party, founded by the local 'scandle sheet' The Bristolian, though they failed to win any seats.

England, United Kingdom

Scottish Parliament election, 2003

The Scottish Parliament election, 2003, was the second election of members to the Scottish Parliament. It was held on 1 May 2003 and it brought no change in terms of control of the Scottish Executive. Jack McConnell, the Labour Party Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP), remained in office as First Minister and the Executive continued as a Labour and Liberal Democrat coalition. The results also showed rises in support for "minor parties" including the Scottish Green Party and the Scottish Socialist Party (SSP) and declines in support for the Labour Party and the Scottish National Party (SNP).

Scotland, United Kingdom

National Assembly for Wales election, 2003

The National Assembly for Wales election, 2003 was the second general election to the National Assembly for Wales. It was held on 1 May 2003.The election was characterised by a resurgence for the Labour Party, whilst Plaid Cymru saw a reduction in support and the number of Assembly Members they returned. Having won thirty seats Labour chose to govern without a coalition partner. This election also saw the returning of John Marek as an independent member of the Assembly. For lists of constituencies and regions, see National Assembly for Wales constituencies and electoral regions.

Wales, United Kingdom

Sheffield City Council election, 2003

The 2003 Sheffield Council election took place on 1 May 2003 to elect members of Sheffield City Council. One third of the council was up for election and the Labour took control of the council from no overall control with six gains from the Liberal Democrats. The election saw a trial of electronic voting in half of the council's wards. Voters in these wards were able to vote by either text message, touch tone phone, internet, post, or use electronic kiosks as well as the normal polling stations.

England, United Kingdom

Worthing Borough Council election, 2003

The 2003 Worthing Borough Council election took place on 1 May 2003 to elect members of Worthing Borough Council in West Sussex, England. One third of the council was up for election and the Liberal Democrats lost overall control of the council to no overall control. Overall turnout was 28.61%. The election saw 38 candidates from 4 parties competing for the 13 seats which were being contested. 7 sitting councillors stood down at the election which saw the Liberal Democrats attempting to defend the majority they had won in the previous election in 2002.

West Sussex, United Kingdom

City of Edinburgh Council election, 2003

(Main article: Scottish local elections, 2003) Elections to the City of Edinburgh Council were held on 1 May 2003, the same day as the other Scottish local government elections and the Scottish Parliament general election.

Scotland, United Kingdom

Stevenage Borough Council election, 2003

Elections to Stevenage Council in Hertfordshire, England were held on 1 May 2003. One third of the council was up for election and the Labour party stayed in overall control of the council, as had been predicted before the election. Overall turnout was 52.2%.

England, United Kingdom

Ipswich Borough Council election, 2003

Elections for Ipswich Borough Council were held on 1 May 2003. One third of the council was up for election and the Labour party kept overall control of the council.

United Kingdom

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council election, 2003

The 2003 Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council election took place on 1 May 2003 to elect members of Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council in South Yorkshire, England. One third of the council was up for election and the Labour party stayed in overall control of the council.

England, United Kingdom

Sunderland City Council election, 2003

The 2003 Sunderland Council election took place on 1 May 2003 to elect members of Sunderland Metropolitan Borough Council in Tyne and Wear, England. One third of the council was up for election and the Labour party stayed in overall control of the council.

England, United Kingdom

Chichester District Council election, 2003

Elections to Chichester District Council in West Sussex, United Kingdom were held on 1 May 2003. The whole council was up for election and the Conservative Party held overall control.

United Kingdom

Derby City Council election, 2003

The 2003 Derby City Council election took place on 1 May 2003 to elect members of Derby City Council in England. One third of the council was up for election and the Labour party lost overall control of the council to no overall control.

England, United Kingdom

Glasgow City Council election, 2003

(Main article: Scottish local elections, 2003) Elections to Glasgow City Council were held on 1 May 2003, the same day as the other Scottish local government elections and the Scottish Parliament general election.

Scotland, United Kingdom

Colchester Borough Council election, 2003

The 2003 Colchester Borough Council election took place on 1 May 2003 to elect members of Colchester Borough Council in Essex, England. This was the same day as the other 2003 United Kingdom local elections. One third of the seats were up for election and the council stayed under no overall control.

Essex, United Kingdom

Corby Borough Council election, 2003

The last local elections for Corby Borough Council, which covers the Borough of Corby, were held on 1 May 2003 and were won by Labour, who retained overall control.

England, United Kingdom

North Somerset Council election, 2003

The 2003 North Somerset Council election took place on 1 May 2003 to elect members of North Somerset Unitary Council in Somerset, England. The whole council was up for election and the Conservative Party lost overall control of the council to no overall control.

England, United Kingdom

Bassetlaw District Council election, 2003

The 2003 Bassetlaw District Council election took place on 1 May 2003 to elect members of Bassetlaw District Council in Nottinghamshire, England as part of the 2003 United Kingdom local elections. One third of the council was up for election.

Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council election, 2003

Elections to Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council were held on 1 May 2003. One third of the council was up for election and the council stayed under no overall control. Overall turnout was 27.9%.

England, United Kingdom

Harlow District Council election, 2003

The 2003 Harlow District Council election took place on 1 May 2003 to elect members of Harlow District Council in Essex, England. One third of the council was up for election and the council stayed under no overall control.

England, United Kingdom

Hart District Council election, 2003

The 2003 Hart Council election took place on 1 May 2003 to elect members of Hart District Council in Hampshire, England. One third of the council was up for election and the Conservative party stayed in overall control of the council.

England, United Kingdom

Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council election, 2003

(Main articles: Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council elections and United Kingdom local elections, 2003) Elections to Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council were held on 1 May 2003. The whole borough council (53 members) were up for election. Parish council elections were held on the same day.

United Kingdom

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council election, 2003

The 2003 Southend-on-Sea Council election took place on 1 May 2003 to elect members of Southend-on-Sea Unitary Council in Essex, England. One third of the council was up for election and the Conservative party stayed in overall control of the council.

Essex, United Kingdom

City of Lincoln Council election, 2003

Elections to City of Lincoln Council in Lincolnshire, England, were held on 1 May 2003. One third of the council was up for election and the Labour party stayed in overall control of the Council. A trial took place for all postal voting leading to turnout increasing from 26% in 2002 to 47% in this election.

England, United Kingdom

Aberdeen City Council election, 2003

The 2003 Aberdeen City Council election took place on 1 May 2003 to elect members of Aberdeen City Council. The election was the last one using the established 43 single member wards using the plurality (first past the post), before the Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004. The results saw the council turn from Labour control to no overall control, with the Liberal Democrats being the largest party.

Scotland, United Kingdom

Winchester City Council election, 2003

The 2003 Winchester Council election took place on 1 May 2003 to elect members of Winchester District Council in Hampshire, England. One third of the council was up for election and the Liberal Democrats stayed in overall control of the council.

England, United Kingdom

Havant Borough Council election, 2003

The 2003 Havant Borough Council election took place on 1 May 2003 to elect members of Havant Borough Council in Hampshire, England. One third of the council was up for election and the Conservative party stayed in overall control of the council.

England, United Kingdom

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council election, 2003

Elections to Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council were held on 1 May 2003. One third of the council was up for election and the council stayed under no overall control. The total turnout of the election was 34.44% (47,601 voters of an electorate of 138,228). The winning candidate(s) in each ward is highlighted in bold.

West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Epping Forest District Council election, 2003

Elections to Epping Forest Council were held on 1 May 2003. One third of the council was up for election and the council stayed under no overall control.

England, United Kingdom

Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council election, 2003

Elections to Trafford Council were held on 1 May 2003. One third of the council was up for election, with each successful candidate to serve a one-year term of office, expiring in 2004 due to the boundary changes and 'all-out' elections due to take place that year. The Labour Party lost overall control of the council, to no overall control. Overall turnout was 52.3%.

England, United Kingdom

Scottish local elections, 2003

The Scottish local elections, 2003 were held on 1 May 2003, the same day as Scottish Parliament elections and local elections in parts of England. All 32 Scottish councils had all their seats up for election – all Scottish councils are unitary authorities. This was the last election for local government in Scotland to use the first past the post electoral system.

Scotland, United Kingdom

Erewash Borough Council election, 2003

The 2003 Erewash Borough Council election took place on 1 May 2003 to elect members of Erewash Borough Council in Derbyshire, England. The whole council was up for election.

England, United Kingdom

Basildon District Council election, 2003

The 2003 Basildon District Council election took place on 1 May 2003 to elect members of Basildon District Council in Essex, England. One third of the council was up for election and the Conservative party gained overall control of the council from no overall control.

England, United Kingdom

East Hampshire District Council election, 2003

The 2003 East Hampshire District Council election took place on 1 May 2003 to elect members of East Hampshire District Council in Hampshire England. The whole council was up for election with boundary changes since the last election in 1999 increasing the number of seats by 2. The Conservative party stayed in overall control of the council.

England, United Kingdom

Fenland District Council election, 2003

The 2003 Fenland District Council election took place on 1 May 2003 to elect members of Fenland District Council in Cambridgeshire, England. The whole council was up for election with boundary changes since the last election in 1999. The Conservative party stayed in overall control of the council.

England, United Kingdom

Gravesham Borough Council election, 2003

The 2003 Gravesham Borough Council election took place on 1 May 2003 to elect members of Gravesham Borough Council in Kent, England. The whole council was up for election with boundary changes since the last election in 1999. The Labour party stayed in overall control of the council.

England, United Kingdom

Highland Council election, 2003

Elections to the Highland Council were held on 1 May 2003; the same day as elections to the Scottish Parliament and to the 31 other councils in Scotland. 80 councillors were elected from 80 wards using the plurality system (a.k.a. 'First Past the Post'). Independent councillors retained their status as the majority group, with councillors also being elected representing the Labour Party, Liberal Democrats, and Scottish National Party.

Scotland, United Kingdom

2003 North Norfolk District Council election

The 2003 North Norfolk District Council election took place on 1 May 2003 to elect members of North Norfolk District Council in England. This was on the same day as other local elections. The council was contested on new ward boundaries and the number of seats increased by 2 to 48.

Norfolk, United Kingdom

2003 Canterbury City Council election

The 2003 Canterbury City Council election took place on 1 May 2003 to elect members of the Canterbury City Council in Kent, England. This was on the same day as other local elections. It was the first election to be held under new ward boundaries. The council remained under no overall control.

England, United Kingdom

2003 North Ayrshire Council election

Elections to North Ayrshire Council were held on 1 May 2003, the same day as the 31 other local government elections in Scotland and elections to the Scottish Parliament. This was the third election to the council following the implementation of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994. The election used the 30 wards created by the Third Statutory Review of Electoral Arrangements in 1998.

Scotland, United Kingdom

2003 Aberdeenshire Council election

Elections to the Aberdeenshire Council were held on 1 May 2003, the same day as the other Scottish local government elections and the Scottish Parliament general election. This was the last election to use the first-past-the-post voting system across 68 single member wards.

Scotland, United Kingdom

2003 Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council election

Elections to Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council were held on 1 May 2003. One third of the council was up for election. The council remained in no overall control and this was the last Stockport local elections before the ward boundary changes came into effect for the 2004 local elections.

United Kingdom

2003 Chester City Council election

The 2003 Chester City Council election took place on 1 May 2003 to elect members of Chester City Council in Cheshire, England. This was on the same day as other local elections.

Cheshire, United Kingdom

2003 Chelmsford Borough Council election

The 2003 Chelmsford Borough Council election took place on 1 May 2003 to elect members of Chelmsford Borough Council in England. This was on the same day as other local elections. There were boundary changes across the council area resulting in new wards being created. The number of seats on the council was increased from 56 to 57 seats.

United Kingdom

2003 Mid Sussex District Council election

The 2003 Mid Sussex District Council election took place on 1 May 2003 to elect members of Mid Sussex District Council in England. It was held on the same day as other local elections. The Conservatives won a majority of one on the council.

England, United Kingdom

2003 South Lanarkshire Council election

Elections to South Lanarkshire Council were held on 1 May 2003, the same day as the 31 other local government elections in Scotland and elections to the Scottish Parliament. This was the third election since the council's creation in 1995 and the last election to use first-past-the-post voting. Labour maintained control of the council although their vote share reduced to 48.0%.

Scotland, United Kingdom

2003 Uttlesford District Council election

The 2003 Uttlesford District Council election took place on 1 May 2003 to elect members of Uttlesford District Council in England. This was on the same day as other local elections.

Essex, United Kingdom

2003 Exeter City Council election

The 2003 Exeter City Council election took place on 1 May 2003, to elect members of Exeter City Council in Devon, England. The election was held concurrently with other local elections in England. One third of the council was up for election and the Labour Party lost control of the council, which it had held since 1995.

England, United Kingdom

2003 East Northamptonshire District Council election

The 2003 East Northamptonshire District Council election took place on 1 May 2003 to elect members of East Northamptonshire District Council in Northamptonshire, England. This was the first election to be held under new ward boundaries. The Conservative Party retained overall control of the council.

England, United Kingdom

2003 Tendring District Council election

Elections to Tendring District Council took place on 1 May 2003. This was on the same day as other local elections across the United Kingdom.

Essex, United Kingdom

2003 Comhairle nan Eilean Siar election

An election to the Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles Council) was held on 1 May 2003 as part of the wider 2003 Scottish local elections.

Scotland, United Kingdom

2003 New Forest District Council election

The 2003 New Forest District Council election took place on 1 May 2003 to elect members to the New Forest District Council, on the same day as other local elections. The 2003 election saw new ward boundaries used which increased the number of seats by 2 to 60. The election saw the Conservatives win 32 seats out of the 31 required for a majority, with the Liberal Democrats winning 27 seats and one independent win.

England, United Kingdom

2003 Breckland District Council election

The 2003 Breckland District Council election took place on 1 May 2003 to elect members of Breckland District Council in Norfolk, England. This was on the same day as other local elections.

England, United Kingdom

2003 Horsham District Council election

The 2003 Horsham District Council election took place on 1 May 2003 to elect members of Horsham District Council in England. It was held on the same day as other local elections. The result left the council with no overall control with the Conservatives one seat short of a majority.

England, United Kingdom

2003 Reading Borough Council election

The 2003 Reading Borough Council election was held on 1 May 2003, at the same time as other local elections across England and Scotland. One third of the 45 seats on Reading Borough Council were up for election. The Conservatives gained one seat at the election from Labour. Otherwise all other seats stayed with the same party and Labour continued have a large majority on the council, with David Sutton continuing as leader of the party and the council.

Berkshire, United Kingdom

2003 Bracknell Forest Borough Council election

The 2003 Bracknell Forest Borough Council election took place on 1 May 2003, to elect all 42 councillors in 18 wards for Bracknell Forest Borough Council in England. The election was held on the same day as other local elections in England as part of the 2003 United Kingdom local elections. Due to a boundary review there had been a change in ward boundaries, along with an increase in size from 40 members elected in 2000.

England, United Kingdom

2003 Dover District Council election

Elections to Dover District Council in Kent, England were held on 1 May 2003. This was on the same day as other UK local elections. The whole council was up for election and the council remained under no overall control.

England, United Kingdom

2003 West Dorset District Council election

The 2003 West Dorset District Council election was held on Thursday 1 May 2003 to elect councillors to West Dorset District Council in England. It took place on the same day as other district council elections in the United Kingdom. The entire council was up for election. Following boundary changes the number of wards were reduced by five, and the number of seats reduced from 55 to 48.

England, United Kingdom

2003 Braintree District Council election

The 2003 Braintree District Council election took place on 1 May 2003 to elect members of Braintree District Council in England. This was on the same day as other local elections.

Essex, United Kingdom

2003 Gloucester City Council election

The 2003 Gloucester City Council election took place on 1 May 2003 to elect members of Gloucester City Council in England. The council remained under no overall control. The leader of the council, Kevin Stephens of Labour, lost his seat. The leader of the Liberal Democrats group, Bill Crowther, became leader of the council after the election.

Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

2003 Fife Council election

2003 Elections to Fife Council were held on 1 May 2003, the same day as the other Scottish local government elections and the Scottish Parliament election. The election was the last one to use plurality (first past the post) system of election to elect the 78 individual councillors.

Scotland, United Kingdom

2003 East Ayrshire Council election

Elections to East Ayrshire Council were held on 1 May 2003, the same day as the 31 other local government elections in Scotland and elections to the Scottish Parliament. This was the third election since the council's creation in 1995 and the last election to use first-past-the-post voting. Labour maintained control of the council after increasing their vote share to 49.2%.

Scotland, United Kingdom

2003 Slough Borough Council election

The 2003 Slough Borough Council election was held on 1 May 2003, at the same time as other local elections across England and Scotland. Fourteen of the 41 seats on Slough Borough Council were up for election, being the usual third of the council.

United Kingdom

2003 Wellingborough Borough Council election

The 2003 Borough Council of Wellingborough election took place on 1 May 2003 to elect members of Borough Council of Wellingborough in Northamptonshire, England. This was on the same day as other local elections.

England, United Kingdom

2003 South Hams District Council election

Elections to South Hams District Council took place on 1 May 2003, the same day as other United Kingdom local elections. The whole council was up for election and the Conservative Party retained overall control of the council.

England, United Kingdom

2003 Plymouth City Council election

The 2003 Plymouth City Council election was held on 1 May 2003 to elect members of Plymouth City Council in England. This was on the same day as the other local elections. The election was the first to be contested under new ward boundaries, and as a result the entire council was up for election.

England, United Kingdom

2003 Mid Bedfordshire District Council election

Elections to Mid Bedfordshire District Council were held on 1 May 2003. All 53 seats were up for election. Councillors elected would serve a four-year term, expiring in 2007. The Conservative Party retained overall control of the council, winning 37 of 53 seats on the council. The Conservatives won 7 seats (5 wards) unopposed.

2003 North Warwickshire Borough Council election

On 1 May 2003, an election was held to elect councillors to the North Warwickshire Borough Council in the English Midlands. It took place on the same day as other local elections in the UK. It was the first election to take place under the new ward boundaries, with one extra seat from the previous 34 seats added.

2003 Northampton Borough Council election

Elections to Northampton Borough Council were held on 1 May 2003. The whole council was up for election and the Labour Party lost overall control of the council to no overall control.

2003 Hyndburn Borough Council election

Elections to Hyndburn Borough Council were held on 1 May 2003. One third of the council was up for election and the Conservative party gained overall control of the council from the Labour party. Overall turnout was 51.5%.

2003 Portsmouth City Council election

Elections to Portsmouth City Council were held on 1 May 2003. One-third of the council seats were up for election, and the council remained under no overall control. Overall turnout was 26.6%.

2003 Inverclyde Council election

Elections to Inverclyde Council were held on 1 May 2003, the same day as other Scottish Local Government elections and the Scottish Parliament Election.

2003 Dundee City Council election

The 2003 Dundee City Council election was held on 1 May 2003, the same day as the other Scottish local government elections and the Scottish Parliament general election.

2003 West Lothian Council election

Elections to West Lothian Council were held on 1 May 2003, on the same day as the other Scottish local government elections. This was the third election to the unitary council following the implementation of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994. The election used the 32 wards created by the Third Statutory Reviews of Electoral Arrangements in 1998. Each ward elected one councillor using first-past-the-post voting.

2003 Shetland Islands Council election

Elections to the Shetland Islands Council were held on 1 May 2003 as part of Scottish local elections. The Liberal Democrats were reduced to 5 seats, with independent candidates making gains. Eight seats were uncontested.

2003 Bath and North East Somerset Council election

Elections were held on 1 May 2003 to elect 65 local councillors for Bath and North East Somerset Council. The results are shown below. Following the election, a coalition was formed between the Liberal Democrats and Conservative councillors. Cllr Paul Crossley became leader of the council.

2003 Perth and Kinross Council election

The 2003 Perth and Kinross Council election was held on 1 May 2003, the same day as other Scottish Local Government elections and the Scottish Parliament Election. This was the last election using 41 single member wards, in which the Scottish National Party won the most seats with 15.

2003 Orkney Islands Council election

Elections to the Orkney Islands Council were held on 1 May 2003 as part of Scottish local elections. Only independent candidates contested the election. Nine seats were uncontested.

2003 North Hertfordshire District Council election

The 2003 North Hertfordshire District Council election was held on 1 May 2003, at the same time as other local elections across England and Scotland. 16 of the 49 seats on North Hertfordshire District Council were up for election, being the usual third of the council.

2003 East Lothian Council election

The 2003 East Lothian Council election was held on 1 May 2003, the same day as the other Scottish local government elections and the Scottish Parliament general election.

2003 Test Valley Borough Council election

The 2003 Test Valley Borough Council election took place on the 1 May 2003. With new ward boundaries, all 48 seats were up for election. 25 seats were needed for a majority, with the Conservatives winning 30; the Liberal Democrats won 16 seats, and Independents won 2.

2003 West Wiltshire District Council election

Elections to West Wiltshire District Council were held on 1 May 2003. The whole council was up for election and the Liberal Democrats lost their majority, leaving the council with no overall control. Many wards had boundary changes, and some were new. None were uncontested.

2003 Stirling Council election

The 2003 Stirling Council election was held on 1 May 2003, the same day as the other Scottish local government elections.

2003 West Dunbartonshire Council election

The 2003 West Dunbartonshire Council election were held on the 1 May 2003 and were the third to the unitary authority, which was created along with 28 other local authorities, under the Local Government etc (Scotland) Act 1994. They were also the last held under the single-member constituency first past the post system.

2003 Daventry District Council election

Elections to Daventry District Council were held on 1 May 2003. One third of the council was up for election and the Conservative Party stayed in overall control of the council. Overall turnout was 34%.

2003 East Renfrewshire Council election

The 2003 East Renfrewshire Council election for the East Renfrewshire Council took place on 1 May 2003, alongside elections to Scotland's various other councils.

2003 Liverpool City Council election

Elections to Liverpool City Council were held on 1 May 2003. One third of the council was up for election plus one by-election, and the Liberal Democrat party kept overall control of the council. Overall turnout was 21.7%.

2003 Moray Council election

Elections to Moray Council were held on 1 May 2003, on the same day as the other Scottish local government elections. This was the third election to the unitary council following the implementation of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994. The election used the 26 wards created by the Third Statutory Reviews of Electoral Arrangements in 1998. Each ward elected one councillor using first-past-the-post voting.

2003 Brighton and Hove City Council election

Elections to Brighton and Hove City Council on the south coast of England were held on 1 May 2003. The whole council (a unitary authority) was up for election and all 54 councillors were elected from 21 wards. Labour lost their majority on the council but continued to govern in a minority administration.

2003 City of York Council election

Elections to City of York Council were held in 2003. The whole council was up for election. Boundary changes had reduced the number of seats from 53 to 47.

2003 invasion of Iraq

The 2003 invasion of Iraq was the first stage of the Iraq War. The invasion began on 20 March 2003 and lasted just over one month, including 26 days of major combat operations. The invasion was conducted by a United States–led coalition of mainly American, British, Australian, and Polish troops. According to US president George W.

This entry records the event's end date, as given in the source infobox.

Iraq · Kuwait

First Battle of Fallujah

The First Battle of Fallujah, code-named Operation Vigilant Resolve, was an American-led operation of the Iraq War against militants in Fallujah as well as an attempt to apprehend or kill the perpetrators of the killing of four U.S. contractors in March 2004. The chief catalyst for the operation was the highly publicized killing and mutilation of four Blackwater USA private military contractors, and the killings of five American soldiers in Habbaniyah a few days earlier.

This entry records the event's end date, as given in the source infobox.

Iraq

Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, and Slovenia join the European Union, celebrated at the residence of the Irish President in Dublin

The Czech Republic, also known as Czechia and historically known as Bohemia, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Austria to the south, Germany to the west, Poland to the northeast, and Slovakia to the southeast. The Czech Republic has a hilly landscape that covers an area of 78,871 square kilometers (30,452 sq mi) with a mostly temperate continental and oceanic climate.

Entry into force of Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China

The Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China (Chinese: 中华人民共和国道路交通安全法) is a law which was passed by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China on October 28, 2003, promulgated by Decree No. 8 of the President of the PRC Hu Jintao, and took effect on May 1, 2004, on all parts of mainland China (but not in Hong Kong and Macau which have their own judicial systems.)

Backlash (2005)

Backlash (2005) was the seventh annual Backlash professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), which took place on May 1, 2005, at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire. It was presented by Namco's Tekken 5. The show's six matches showcased prominent WWE wrestlers, who acted out the franchise's stories in and out of the ring. The event starred talent from the Raw brand. To date, it is the only WWE pay-per-view event ever to be held in the state of New Hampshire. In the main event, Batista defeated Triple H in a singles match to retain the World Heavyweight Championship.

New Hampshire, United States

Hong Kong Election Committee Subsector by-elections, 2005

The 2005 Election Committee Subsector By-elections were held on 1 May 2005 to fill the 33 vacancies in 17 subsectors of the Election Committee for electing the Hong Kong Chief Executive in the Chief Executive election in following March.

Hong Kong

2005 Tasmanian Legislative Council periodic election

Periodic elections for the Tasmanian Legislative Council were held on 1 May 2005. The three seats up for election were Murchison, held by independent MLC Tony Fletcher; Paterson, held by independent MLC Don Wing; and Rumney, held by Labor MLC Lin Thorp. Paterson was last contested in 2000, while Murchison and Rumney were last contested in 1999.

2006 FA Women's Cup final

The 2006 FA Women's Cup Final was the 36th final of the FA Women's Cup, England's primary cup competition for women's football teams. It was the 13th final to be held under the direct control of the Football Association (FA). The final was contested between Arsenal and Leeds United on 1 May 2006 at The Den in New Cross, London. Leeds United made its first final appearance.

London, United Kingdom

2007 Denver mayoral election

The 2007 Denver mayoral election was held on May 1, 2007. Since John Hickenlooper obtained an absolute majority of the vote in the initial round of voting, no runoff was held.

Cheshire West and Chester Council election, 2008

Elections to the newly created Cheshire West and Chester Council took place on 1 May 2008. Elections occurred in all 24 wards, with each ward returning 3 councillors to the council. The wards are identical to the former Cheshire County Council wards. From May 2008 until April 2009, the elected members formed a "shadow" council, which made preparations for the changeover from the county and borough structure to the new unitary authority structure. Thereafter, the members will serve for two years from May 2009. The next elections were held in May 2011.

Cheshire, United Kingdom

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council election, 2008

Elections to Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council were held on 1 May 2008. One third of the council was up for election and the council stayed under no overall control. On 9 May, about a week after being elected as a Liberal Democrat, Greetland and Stainland Councillor Keith Watson left the Liberal Democrats and joined the Conservative Party. In 2009 the Skircoat Councillor Geoffrey Wainwright died suddenly. A by-election was held on 2nd April 2009. The seat was held by the Conservative Party with John Hardy winning the seat.

West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Manchester City Council election, 2008

Elections to Manchester City Council took place on 1 May 2008. One third of the council was up for election - every ward of the city returned one councillor at this election out of the three councillors a ward in the city has. Four national political parties - the Conservative Party, Labour, Liberal Democrats and the Green Party - each stood a candidate in every ward in this election. There were candidates from other political parties standing in some of the wards, but there were no independent candidates standing for election this year in the city.

United Kingdom

United Kingdom local elections, 2008

The 2008 United Kingdom local elections were held on 1 May 2008. These elections took place in 137 English Local Authorities and all Welsh Councils. There were also extraordinary elections held for four of the new unitary authorities being created, in Northumberland, County Durham and Cheshire (two councils - Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester). Scheduled elections for Penwith in Cornwall, Shrewsbury & Atcham in Shropshire, Bedford and South Bedfordshire in Bedfordshire and five district councils in Cheshire were cancelled, due to the up-coming unitary authorities being established in those counties.

United Kingdom

Gosport Borough Council election, 2008

Elections to Gosport Council in Hampshire, England were held on 1 May 2008. Half of the council was up for election and the council stayed under no overall control. Before the election the Labour and Liberal Democrat parties had held power on the council with the casting vote of the mayor. The election saw the Liberal Democrats close the gap with the Conservative party after making 5 gains, while the Labour party lost four of the five seats they had held. However following the election the Conservative party said that they would take charge of the council as they remained the largest party.

England, United Kingdom

Leeds City Council election, 2008

The Leeds City Council election took place on 1 May 2008 to elect members of City of Leeds Metropolitan Borough Council in West Yorkshire, England. Prior to the election Hyde Park & Woodhouse councillor, Kabeer Hussain, had defected from Liberal Democrats to Independent and Lib Dem-turn-Independent, Brian Jennings, joined the Conservatives. Alongside the third of the council up for election was a double vacancy in Calverley & Farsley. The Conservative-Liberal Democrat-Morley Borough Independent Coalition remained in power. Voter turnout was 35.8%.

England, United Kingdom

Ipswich Borough Council election, 2008

Elections for Ipswich Borough Council were held on Thursday 1 May 2008. One third of the seats were up for election. The Labour Party won enough seats to become the largest party gaining 3 seats (2 from Con 1 from Lib Dem). The Conservatives had been the largest party since the Ipswich Council election 2006. The results came as a stark contrast which saw the Conservatives make significant gains from Labour across the country. Particular disappointments for the Conservatives came when they lost Rushmere and Bridge to Labour and narrowly failed to gain St Margaret's from the Liberal Democrats, while narrowly holding onto St John's by a mere 3 votes.

United Kingdom

Worthing Borough Council election, 2008

The 2008 Worthing Borough Council election took place on 1 May 2008 to elect members of Worthing Borough Council in West Sussex, England. One third of the council was up for election and the Conservative party stayed in overall control of the council. Overall turnout was 35%. Candidates from five political parties took part in the election from the Conservatives, Liberal Democrats, British National Party, Labour and United Kingdom Independence Party and one candidate standing on a "Stop! Durrington's Overdevelopment – Save Titnore's Trees" platform. The results of the election were declared at a joint count with Adur council, the first time such a joint count had taken place in West Sussex.

West Sussex, United Kingdom

Birmingham City Council election, 2008

Elections to Birmingham City Council in England were held on 1 May 2008. One third of the council was up for election and the council stayed under no overall control as it had been since 2003. 230 candidates stood in the election for the 40 seats that were contested. Five parties contested every ward in Birmingham, the Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats, British National Party and the Greens. Overall turnout across the city was 31.2% The results saw the Conservative party gain significantly, winning 6 seats from the Labour party and Respect gain an independent seat.

United Kingdom

Daventry District Council election, 2008

Elections to Daventry District Council in Northamptonshire, England were held on 1 May 2008. One third of the council was up for election and the Conservative party stayed in overall control of the council. No seats changed hands at the election with the Conservative party winning 10 of the 12 seats up for election. The British National Party were pleased with the second place they achieved in Drayton ward feeling they could build on the performance but the other parties were happy that they had been defeated.

England, United Kingdom

Basildon District Council election, 2008

The 2008 Basildon District Council election took place on 1 May 2008 to elect members of Basildon District Council in Essex, England. One third of the council was up for election and the Conservative party stayed in overall control of the council.

England, United Kingdom

Fareham Borough Council election, 2008

The 2008 Fareham Council election took place on 1 May 2008 to elect members of Fareham Borough Council in Hampshire, England. Half of the council was up for election and the Conservative party stayed in overall control of the council.

England, United Kingdom

South Lakeland District Council election, 2008

The 2008 South Lakeland District Council election took place on 1 May 2008 to elect members of South Lakeland District Council in Cumbria, England. The whole council was up for election with boundary changes since the last election in 2007 reducing the number of seats by 1. The Liberal Democrats stayed in overall control of the council.

England, United Kingdom

Norwich City Council election, 2008

The 2008 Norwich City Council election took place on 1 May 2008 to elect members of Norwich City Council in England. One third of seats were up for election. This was on the same day as other local elections. There was a general swing to the Conservatives and the Green Party, with the latter replacing the Liberal Democrats as the largest opposition party.

England, United Kingdom

Derby City Council election, 2008

The 2008 Derby City Council election took place on 1 May 2008 to elect members of Derby City Council in England. One third of the council was up for election and the council stayed under no overall control. Overall turnout was 34.6%.

England, United Kingdom

Stevenage Borough Council election, 2008

Elections to Stevenage Council were held on 1 May 2008. One third of the council was up for election and the Labour party stayed in overall control of the council. The election saw the Conservative party gain 3 seats but the Labour party remained firmly in control of the council.

England, United Kingdom

Colchester Borough Council election, 2008

The 2008 Colchester Borough Council election took place on 1 May 2008 to elect members of Colchester Borough Council in Essex, England. One third of the council was up for election and the Conservative party lost overall control of the council to no overall control.

Essex, United Kingdom

Harlow District Council election, 2008

The 2008 Harlow District Council election took place on 1 May 2008 to elect members of Harlow District Council in Essex, England. One third of the council was up for election and the Conservative party gained overall control of the council from no overall control.

England, United Kingdom

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council election, 2008

Elections to Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council were held on 1 May 2008. One third of the council was up for election and the council stayed under no overall control, with the Conservatives as largest single party, but with the Labour—Liberal Democrat coalition remaining in power.

England, United Kingdom

Winchester City Council election, 2008

The 2008 Winchester Council election took place on 1 May 2008 to elect members of Winchester District Council in Hampshire, England. One third of the council was up for election and the Conservative party stayed in overall control of the council.

England, United Kingdom

Sheffield City Council election, 2008

Sheffield City Council elections took place on Thursday 1 May 2008. There were 30 seats up for election - one of the three councillors from each ward, plus two seats from Labour councillors who had stepped down. Liberal Democrats made several gains, regaining control of the council for the first time since losing it in 2002. The overall turnout for this election was 36.8%.

England, United Kingdom

Havant Borough Council election, 2008

The 2008 Havant Borough Council election took place on 1 May 2008 to elect members of Havant Borough Council in Hampshire, England. One third of the council was up for election and the Conservative party stayed in overall control of the council.

England, United Kingdom

Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council election, 2008

Elections to Trafford Council were held on 1 May 2008. One-third of the council was up for election, with each successful candidate to serve a four-year term of office, expiring in 2012. The Conservative Party held overall control of the council.

England, United Kingdom

Bassetlaw District Council election, 2008

The 2008 Bassetlaw District Council election took place on 1 May 2008 to elect members of Bassetlaw District Council in Nottinghamshire, England. One third of the council was up for election.

Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council election, 2008

The 2008 Southend-on-Sea Council election took place on 1 May 2008 to elect members of Southend-on-Sea Unitary Council in Essex, England. One third of the council was up for election and the Conservative party stayed in overall control of the council.

Essex, United Kingdom

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council election, 2008

The 2008 Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council election took place on 1 May 2008 to elect members of Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council in South Yorkshire, England. One third of the council was up for election and the Labour party stayed in overall control of the council.

England, United Kingdom

Sunderland City Council election, 2008

The 2008 Sunderland Council election took place on 1 May 2008 to elect members of Sunderland Metropolitan Borough Council in Tyne and Wear, England. One third of the council was up for election and the Labour party stayed in overall control of the council.

England, United Kingdom

Northumberland County Council election, 2008

Local elections to Northumberland County Council, a county council in the north east of England, were held on 1 May 2008, resulting in a council with no overall control and with Liberal Democrat members forming the largest political group on the new Council.

Northumberland, United Kingdom

Hart District Council election, 2008

The 2008 Hart Council election took place on 1 May 2008 to elect members of Hart District Council in Hampshire, England. One third of the council was up for election and the council stayed under no overall control.

England, United Kingdom

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council election, 2008

The 2008 Basingstoke and Deane Council election took place on 1 May 2008 to elect members of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council in Hampshire, England. The whole council was up for election with boundary changes since the 2007 election. The Conservative party gained overall control of the council from no overall control.

England, United Kingdom

2008 Gloucester City Council election

The 2008 Gloucester City Council election took place on 1 May 2008 to elect members of Gloucester City Council in England. Twelve of the 36 seats on the council were up for election, ten of which were the usual nominal third of the council. The other two were by-elections, being one in Barnwood ward (following the resignation of Phil Taylor of the Liberal Democrats) and the other in Barton and Tredworth ward (following the resignation of Carol Francis of Labour).

Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

2008 Welsh local elections

Local elections in Wales were held on 1 May 2008 to elect members to the twenty-two local authorities. They were held alongside other local elections in the United Kingdom. The previous elections were held in 2004.

Wales, United Kingdom

2008 City of Lincoln Council election

The 2008 City of Lincoln Council election took place on 1 May 2008 to elect members of City of Lincoln Council in Lincolnshire, England. This was held on the same day as other local elections. One third of the 33 seats were up for election, with one councillor in each of the 11 wards being elected.

United Kingdom

2008 Plymouth City Council election

The 2008 Plymouth City Council election was held on 1 May 2008 to elect members of Plymouth City Council in England. One third of the council was up for election and the Conservative Party remained in control of the council with an increased majority.

England, United Kingdom

2008 Epping Forest District Council election

Elections to Epping Forest Council were held on 1 May 2008. One third of the council was up for election and the council remained in Conservative control. This election saw the largest Green competition. The Chigwell Residents Association's sole councillor, John Knapman, defected to join the Conservatives and won his seat of Chigwell Village.

England, United Kingdom

2008 Exeter City Council election

The 2008 Exeter City Council election took place on 1 May 2008, to elect members of Exeter City Council in Devon, England. The election was held concurrently with other local elections in England. One third of the council was up for election and the council remained under no overall control.

England, United Kingdom

2008 Crawley Borough Council election

The 2008 Crawley Borough Council election took place on 1 May 2008 to elect members of Crawley Borough Council in West Sussex, England. One third of the council was up for election. The Conservative Party retained overall control of the council.

England, United Kingdom

2008 Liverpool City Council election

Elections to Liverpool City Council were held on 1 May 2008.

2008 Slovak Cup final

The 2008 Slovak Cup final was the final match of the 2007–08 Slovak Cup, the 39th season of the top cup competition in Slovak football. The match was played at the Štadión pod Dubňom in Žilina on 1 May 2008 between FC Artmedia Petržalka and FC Spartak Trnava. Artmedia defeated Spartak Trnava 1-0.

2008 North Hertfordshire District Council election

The 2008 North Hertfordshire Council election was held on 1 May 2008, at the same time as other local elections across England and Wales. Of the 49 seats on North Hertfordshire District Council, 15 were up for election. Only two seats changed party at the election, both of which were won by the Conservatives from Labour. The Conservatives therefore increased their majority on the council and their leader, F.

2008 London mayoral election

The 2008 London mayoral election for the office of Mayor of London, England, was held on 1 May 2008. Conservative candidate Boris Johnson defeated incumbent Labour Mayor Ken Livingstone. It was the third London mayoral election, the previous elections being the first election in May 2000 and the second election in June 2004. Johnson became the second Mayor of London and the first Conservative to hold the office since its creation in 2000.

2008 Danish Cup final

The 2008 Danish Cup final was the final and deciding match of the 2007–08 Danish Cup. It took place on Thursday, 1 May 2008 at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen. Brøndby IF, the Superliga number 9 of the day, met the then number 8 Esbjerg fB. Brøndby had won the Cup on five previous occasions (1989, 1994, 1998, 2003, and 2005), while Esbjerg took the trophy in 1964 and 1976, but lost the final in 2006 to Randers FC.

2008 Hyndburn Borough Council election

Elections to Hyndburn Borough Council were held on 1 May 2008. One third of the council was up for election and the Conservative Party stayed in overall control of the council. Overall turnout was 37.9%. The Conservative Party made the only gain of the election, taking Altham ward from the Labour Party to extend their majority to 6 following the defection of Malcolm Pritchard form Labour to Independent who also included David Mason who had left the Conservatives to go Independent..

2008 London Assembly election

An election to the London Assembly took place on 1 May 2008, along with the 2008 London mayoral election. The Conservatives gained 2 seats, Labour gained one seat, the Liberal Democrats lost two seats, and UKIP were wiped out. Notably, a candidate for the British National Party (BNP) was elected for the first time. The Assembly is elected by the Additional Member System.

2008 Cardiff Council election

The 2008 Cardiff Council election was held on 1 May, along with the 2008 Welsh local elections. All 75 seats of Cardiff Council were contested, with it remaining in no overall control.

United Kingdom

2008 Reading Borough Council election

The 2008 Reading Borough Council election to the Reading Borough Council resulted in gains for the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats and losses for the Labour Party. The Labour leader of the council, David Sutton, lost his seat in the election.

The bridge was opened to public May 1, 2008, after a considerable period of testing and evaluation

Hangzhou Bay Bridge (simplified Chinese: 杭州湾大桥; traditional Chinese: 杭州灣大橋; pinyin: Hángzhōu Wān Dàqiáo; Wu: Han-tseu-uae du-jiau) is a long 35.7 km (22.2 mi) highway bridge with two separate cable-stayed portions, built across the mouth of Hangzhou Bay in the eastern coastal region of China. It connects the municipalities of Jiaxing and Ningbo in Zhejiang province.

2008 Sai Kung bus crash

On 1 May 2008, at approximately 09:02 HKT, a tour bus flipped onto its side on Hiram's Highway in Sai Kung District, New Territories. The crash killed 19 people and injured 43. The incident was Hong Kong's third deadliest road traffic accident, behind a 2018 incident killing 19 and injuring 61, and a 2003 incident which killed 21.

Attack on Bari Alai

The attack on Bari Alai, also called the Battle of Nishagam, was an attack by Taliban insurgents on the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) Observation Post (OP) Bari Alai in the perimeter of Nishagam in Kunar Province, Afghanistan, that took place on 1 May 2009. The attack was successful in being the first time during the War in Afghanistan that the Taliban had completely overrun a coalition outpost.

Kunar Province, Afghanistan

2010 Times Square car bombing attempt

On May 1, 2010, a terrorist attack was attempted in Times Square in Manhattan, New York, United States. Two street vendors alerted NYPD officers after they spotted smoke coming from a vehicle, and a car bomb was discovered. The bomb had been ignited, but failed to explode, and was disarmed before it caused any casualties.

United States

2010 Welsh Cup final

The 2010 Welsh Cup final was the final of the 124th season of the main domestic football cup competition in Wales, the Welsh Cup. The final was played at Parc y Scarlets in Llanelli on 1 May 2010 and marked the second time the final has been staged at the stadium. The match was contested by Port Talbot Town, who beat Bala Town 1–0 in their semi-final, and Bangor City who beat Prestatyn Town 2–0 in their semi-final.

Wales, United Kingdom

2010 Coupe Gambardella final

The 2010 Coupe Gambardella final was the 55th final of France's youth cup competition. The final took place on 1 May 2010 at the Stade de France in the Parisian suburb of Saint-Denis and served as a curtain raiser for the final of the Coupe de France. The match was contested between Sochaux and Metz. The final was shown live on France 4.

2010 Tasmanian Legislative Council periodic election

Periodic elections for the Tasmanian Legislative Council were held on 1 May 2010. The two seats up for election were Apsley, held by independent MLC Tania Rattray, and Elwick, held by retiring Labor-turned-independent MLC Terry Martin. These seats were last contested in 2004.

2010 Coupe de France final

The 2010 Coupe de France final was the 92nd final of France's most prestigious cup competition. The final took place on 1 May 2010 at the Stade de France in the Parisian suburb of Saint-Denis. The cup was won by Paris Saint-Germain with a 1–0 win against Monaco. A Guillaume Hoarau header in extra time was the difference between the teams.

2011 Algerian Cup final

The 2011 Algerian Cup final was the final of the 47th edition of the Algerian Cup. The game was held on May 1, 2011 at the Stade 5 Juillet 1962 in Algiers between USM El Harrach and JS Kabylie. JS Kabylie won the game 1–0 with a goal from Farès Hamiti in the 13th minute of the game. It was JS Kabylie's fifth time winning the Algerian Cup.

Extreme Rules (2011)

The 2011 Extreme Rules was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by WWE. It was the third annual Extreme Rules event and took place on May 1, 2011, at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, held for wrestlers from the promotion's Raw and SmackDown brand divisions. The theme of the event was that it featured various hardcore-based matches.

Pope John Paul II is beatified by his successor, Pope Benedict XVI

Pope Benedict XVI (born Joseph Alois Ratzinger; 16 April 1927 – 31 December 2022) was the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City from 2005 until his resignation in 2013. Following his resignation, he chose to be known as "pope emeritus", a title he held until his death on 31 December 2022.

2012 Malian counter-coup attempt

Between April 30 and May 1, 2012, Malian soldiers of the 33rd Parachute Commando Regiment, colloquially known as the Red Berets, attempted a counter-coup against the Green Berets of the Malian National Guard and Gendarmerie which had overthrown Amadou Toumani Touré and installed Amadou Sanogo in a coup a month prior.

Bamako, Mali

2012 Algerian Cup final

The 2012 Algerian Cup final was final of the 48th edition of the Algerian Cup. The game was held on May 1, 2012, at the Stade 5 Juillet 1962 in Algiers between CR Belouizdad and ES Sétif. ES Sétif won the game 2–1 in extra-time with a goal from Mokhtar Benmoussa in the 96th minute. FIFA president Sepp Blatter and CAF president Issa Hayatou were both there in attendance.

2012 Magyar Kupa final

The Magyar Kupa final was the final match of the 2011–12 Magyar Kupa, played between MTK Budapest and Debrecen.

Hungary

2013 Slovak Cup final

The 2013 Slovnaft Cup final was the final match of the 2012–13 Slovak Cup, the 44th season of the top cup competition in Slovak football. The match was played at the Štadión MFK Ružomberok in Ružomberok on 1 May 2013 between MŠK Žilina and ŠK Slovan Bratislava. ŠK Slovan Bratislava won 2–0 and Slovan have a chance acquire double.

2013 Algerian Cup final

The 2013 Algerian Cup final was the 49th final of the Algerian Cup.

2014 Slovak Cup final

The 2014 Slovnaft Cup final was the final match of the 2013–14 Slovak Cup, the 45th season of the top cup competition in Slovak football. The match was played at the Stadium Myjava in Myjava on 1 May 2014 between ŠK Slovan Bratislava and MFK Košice. MFK Košice defeated Slovan Bratislava 2-1.

Hai Yang Shi You 981 standoff

The Hai Yang Shi You 981 standoff, also known as the 2014 China-Vietnam oil rig crisis, refers to the tensions between China and Vietnam arising from the Chinese state-owned China National Offshore Oil Corporation moving its Hai Yang Shi You 981 (known in Vietnam as "Hải Dương – 981") oil platform to waters near the disputed Paracel Islands in South China Sea, and the resulting Vietnamese efforts to prevent the platform from establishing a fixed position.

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2014 Algerian Cup final

The 2014 Algerian Cup final was the 50th final of the Algerian Cup.

2015 Slovak Cup final

The 2015 Slovak Cup final (known as the Slovnaft Cup for sponsorship reasons) was the final match of the 2014–15 Slovak Cup, the 46th season of the top cup competition in Slovak football. The match was played at the NTC Poprad in Poprad on 1 May 2015 between AS Trenčín and Senica. AS Trenčín defeated FK Senica 3-2 after penalties.

2015 Algerian Cup final

The 2015 Algerian Cup final was the 51st final of the Algerian Cup. The final took place on May 2, 2015, at Stade Mustapha Tchaker in Blida with kick-off at 16:00.

2016 A-League Grand Final

The 2016 A-League Grand Final was the eleventh A-League Grand Final, and was played on 1 May 2016, at Adelaide Oval to determine the 2015–16 A-League Champion. The match was contested by the two winning finals series semi-finalists, Adelaide United and Western Sydney Wanderers who finished the 2015–16 A-League season in first and second position respectively. The match was won by Adelaide United, who defeated Western Sydney Wanderers 3–1 in front of a crowd of 50,119. The Grand Final was both teams' third, with both never having won. Adelaide losing the 2007 and 2009 grand finals against Melbourne Victory 6–0 and 1–0 respectively.

Adelaide, Australia

Payback (2016)

The 2016 Payback was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) and livestreaming event produced by WWE. It was the fourth annual Payback and took place on May 1, 2016, at the Allstate Arena in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Illinois. The event is considered by WWE to be the first PPV and livestreaming event of The New Era. The concept of the event was based around wrestlers seeking payback against their opponents.

Illinois, United States · Chicago, United States

2016 Algerian Cup final

The 2016 Algerian Cup final was the 52nd final of the Algerian Cup. The final took place on May 1, 2016, at Stade 5 Juillet 1962 in Algiers with kick-off at 16:00.

2017 Slovak Cup final

The 2017 Slovak Cup final (known as the Slovnaft Cup for sponsorship reasons) was the final match of the 2016–17 Slovak Cup, the 48th season of the top cup competition in Slovak football. The match was played at the NTC Poprad in Poprad on 1 May 2017 between MFK Skalica and ŠK Slovan Bratislava.

2018 Sioux Falls mayoral election

The 2018 Sioux Falls mayoral election took place on May 1, 2018, following a primary election on April 10, 2018. Incumbent Mayor Mike Huether was term-limited and could not run for a third consecutive term. Businessman Paul TenHaken, the founder of a local digital marketing firm, placed first in the primary, winning 34 percent of the vote.

South Dakota, United States

2018 Algerian Cup final

The 2018 Algerian Cup final was the 54th final of the Algerian Cup. The final took place on May 1, 2018, at Stade 5 Juillet 1962 in Algiers with kick-off at 16:00.

2018 Slovak Cup final

The 2018 Slovak Cup final (known as the Slovnaft Cup for sponsorship reasons) was the final match of the 2017–18 Slovak Cup, the 49th season of the top cup competition in Slovak football. The match was played at the Anton Malatinský Stadium in Trnava on 1 May 2018 between ŠK Slovan Bratislava and MFK Ružomberok.

2018–2019 Bangladesh drug war

The 2018–2019 Bangladesh drug war or 2018–2019 Bangladesh's war on drugs was a campaign against alleged drug dealers and users by the government of Bangladesh under Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The extrajudicial killings of alleged drug dealers by the elite anti-crime unit Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and the police have been criticized by various human rights groups and foreign diplomats.

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Bangladesh

Gadchiroli Naxal bombing

On 1 May 2019, a landmine killed 15 Indian police and their driver in Gadchiroli, state of Maharashtra, India. Police have blamed the blast on Maoists because they are common in the area. The attack took place after Maoist set 25 vehicles on fire.

India

2019 Belgian Cup final

The 2019 Belgian Cup final, named Croky Cup after the sponsor, was the 64th Belgian Cup final and took place on 1 May 2019 between Gent and KV Mechelen. KV Mechelen was the first team from outside the top division to qualify for the cup final since the 2001 Belgian Cup Final when Belgian Second Division champions Lommel lost to Westerlo.

2019 Austrian Cup final

The 2019 Austrian Cup final was played on 1 May 2019 between FC Red Bull Salzburg and SK Rapid Wien at Wörthersee Stadion, Klagenfurt, a neutral ground. The final was the culmination of the 2018–19 Austrian Cup, the 88th season of the Austrian Cup.

2019 Slovak Cup final

The 2019 Slovak Cup final (Slovak: Slovenský Pohár), known as the Slovnaft Cup for sponsorship reasons, was the final match of the 2018–19 Slovak Cup, the 50th season of the top cup competition in Slovak football. The match was played at the Štadión pod Zoborom in Nitra on 1 May 2019 between Spartak Trnava and Žilina.

Accession of Naruhito

Naruhito (born 23 February 1960) is Emperor of Japan. He acceded to the Chrysanthemum Throne on 1 May 2019 following the abdication of his father, Akihito. He is the 126th monarch, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign is known as the Reiwa era. Naruhito is the elder son of Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko. He was born during the reign of his paternal grandfather, Hirohito.

Operation Free Bafut

Operation Free Bafut was a week-long Cameroonian military operation against the Seven Karta militia in and around Bafut that resulted in the deaths of two separatist generals.

This entry records the event's end date, as given in the source infobox.

Cameroon

2021 Texas's 6th congressional district special election

The 2021 Texas's 6th congressional district special election was held on May 1, 2021. The seat became vacant after incumbent Republican Ron Wright died on February 7 of COVID-19. Ron Wright's widow, Susan Wright from Arlington, who was endorsed by former president Donald Trump, and Jake Ellzey (who lost the Republican primary for this seat to Ron Wright in 2018) of Waxahachie, who served as a member of the Texas House of Representatives starting on January 12, advanced to the runoff.

Texas, United States

Rey de Reyes (2021)

The 2021 Rey de Reyes (Spanish for "2021 King of Kings") was a professional wrestling tournament and supercard event produced by the Mexican Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA) promotion. It was held on May 1, 2021, in San Pedro Cholula, Puebla, Mexico at an unannounced location. The event was originally scheduled to be held at the Poliforum Zamna in Merida, Yucatan on March 21, 2020.

Puebla, Mexico

2021 Plano municipal elections

The 2021 Plano municipal elections took place on May 1, 2021. In addition to the mayoral election (Place 6), seats were contested for Places 2, 4, and 8, as well as a special election for Place 7. No candidate received a majority of the total vote in Places 2 and 7, so the two top vote-earners advanced to a runoff election.

Texas, United States

2021 Dallas municipal election

The 2021 Dallas City Council election determined all 14 city council members in Dallas, Texas. The election occurred on May 1, 2021. By law, Dallas municipal elections are nonpartisan. In races where no candidate took a majority of over 50% of the total vote, the two top vote-earners advanced to a runoff election. Due to term limits, council members are limited to serving four consecutive terms (eight years).

Dallas, United States

Intoussan ambush

On May 1, 2021, at least sixteen Nigerien soldiers were killed in an ambush in Intoussan, Tillabéri Region, Niger by the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara. Nigerien officials reported the ambush as initially being located in Tillia, Tahoua Region, although footage from the attack posted by ISGS later showed the ambush occurring in Intoussan.

Niger

UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Procházka

UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Procházka (also known as UFC on ESPN 23 and UFC Vegas 25) was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on May 1, 2021 at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States.

Nevada, United States

2021 Tasmanian state election

The 2021 Tasmanian state election was held on 1 May 2021 to elect all 25 members to the Tasmanian House of Assembly. The incumbent Liberal government, led by Premier of Tasmania Peter Gutwein, won a third term in government, winning 13 out of 25 seats. The Labor Party, led by the Opposition Leader Rebecca White was defeated, losing one seat won at the previous election in Clark to Glenorchy mayor Kristie Johnston, who ran as an independent, winning 11%.

2021 Fort Worth mayoral election

The 2021 Fort Worth mayoral election was held on Saturday, May 1, 2021, to decide the mayor of Fort Worth, Texas. Incumbent mayor Betsy Price, who had served as the city's mayor since 2011, announced on January 6, 2021, that she would not seek a sixth term. Ten candidates ran in the primary election. Early voting in person began on April 19, 2021.

2021 Tasmanian Legislative Council periodic election

Periodic elections for the Tasmanian Legislative Council were held on 1 May 2021. The three seats that were up for election are Derwent, Mersey and Windermere. They were last contested in 2015. Only two of the three seats were actually contested, as the incumbent candidate for Mersey, Mike Gaffney, was returned unopposed. The periodic elections coincided with the snap general election for the House of Assembly.

2021 San Antonio mayoral election

The 2021 San Antonio mayoral election was held on May 1, 2021 to decide the mayor of San Antonio, Texas. The election was a nonpartisan blanket primary election. The incumbent mayor Ron Nirenberg won a third two-year term.

2021 Kyrgyzstan–Tajikistan clashes

A three-day border conflict between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan began on 28 April 2021. The clashes stemmed from a long-running dispute over a water supply facility near the village of Kök-Tash. Tajikistani media raised some concern over military drills in Batken prior to the conflict.

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Wrestling Dontaku 2022

Wrestling Dontaku 2022 was a professional wrestling event promoted by New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). It was held on May 1, 2022, in Fukuoka, at the Fukuoka PayPay Dome, marking the first time that Wrestling Dontaku was held at the venue since 2001.

Japan

2021 Norwegian Football Cup final

The 2021 Norwegian Football Cup final was the final match of the 2021 Norwegian Football Cup, the 115th season of the Norwegian Football Cup, the premier Norwegian football cup competition organized by the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF). The match was played on 1 May 2022 at the Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo, and opposed two Eliteserien sides, Bodø/Glimt and Molde.

2022 Sinjar clashes

The Sinjar clashes of 2022 were a conflict that began on May 1, when the Iraqi military, with support from Turkey and the Kurdistan Democratic Party, launched an operation to push the YBS militia of the Popular Mobilization Forces out of Sinjar. After YBS rejected an Iraqi army request to evacuate a checkpoint in the area, the clashes began, and the main part of the clashes continued for an hour and injured two civilians, and displaced over 3,000.

This entry records the event's start date, as given in the source infobox.

Iraq

2023 Slovak Cup final

The 2023 Slovak Cup final (known as the Slovnaft Cup for sponsorship reasons) was the final match of the 2022–23 Slovak Cup, the 54th season of the top cup competition in Slovak football. It was played at the Anton Malatinský Stadium in Trnava, Slovakia, on 1 May 2023. It was contested by the defending champions Spartak Trnava and Slovan Bratislava.

Slovakia

2023 Sapporo mayoral election

The 2023 Sapporo Mayoral Election was held on 1 May 2023 as part of the 2023 Japanese unified local elections to elect the mayor of Sapporo. Incumbent Katsuhiro Akimoto won with a 56% majority. A major issue of the election included Sapporo's bid to host the 2030 Winter Olympics. Akimoto was a firm supporter of holding the olympic games in the city.

2024 Slovak Cup final

The 2024 Slovak Cup final (known as the Slovnaft Cup for sponsorship reasons) was the final match of the 2023–24 Slovak Cup, the 55th season of the top cup competition in Slovak football. The match was played on 1 May 2024, contested by MFK Ružomberok and FC Spartak Trnava.

Košice, Slovakia

2024 Svenska Cupen final

The 2024 Svenska Cupen final was played on 1 May 2024 between Malmö FF and Djurgårdens IF at Eleda Stadion, Malmö, the home ground of Malmö FF, determined in a draw on 24 March 2024 after the semi-finals. The final was the culmination of the 2023–24 Svenska Cupen, the 68th season of Svenska Cupen and the twelfth season with the current format.

Sweden

2025 Leicestershire County Council election

The 2025 Leicestershire County Council election took place on 1 May 2025 to elect members to Leicestershire County Council in Leicestershire, England. All 55 seats were up for election. This was on the same day as other local elections. Prior to the election the council was under Conservative majority control.

Leicestershire, United Kingdom

2025 Oxfordshire County Council election

The 2025 Oxfordshire County Council election was held on 1 May 2025 to elect members to Oxfordshire County Council in Oxfordshire, England. All 69 seats were elected. This was on the same day as a by-election for the Oxford City Council ward of Headington Hill and Northway, as well as other local elections nationwide.

Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

2025 Hertfordshire County Council election

The 2025 Hertfordshire County Council election was held on 1 May 2025 to elect members to Hertfordshire County Council in Hertfordshire, England. 78 councillors, one from each ward, were elected using the first-past-the-post voting system. This was on the same day as other local elections. Hertfordshire was one of 14 county councils to hold elections in 2025, after the government delayed several local elections to 2026 as part of a plan to reorganise local government.

Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

2025 Worcestershire County Council election

The 2025 Worcestershire County Council election took place on 1 May 2025 to elect members to Worcestershire County Council in Worcestershire, England as part of the 2025 UK local elections. All 57 seats were elected. The council was under Conservative majority control prior to the election. The election resulted in no overall control, with Reform UK emerging as the largest party and forming a minority administration led by Jo Monk.

Worcestershire, United Kingdom

2025 Exeter City Council by-elections

The 2025 Exeter City Council by-elections took place on 1 May 2025 to elect members of vacant seats in Exeter City Council in Devon, England. This was on the same day as other local elections. There were 2 of 39 seats on the council up for election. Labour and Reform gained seats.

Devon, United Kingdom

2025 North Northamptonshire Council election

The 2025 North Northamptonshire Council election took place on 1 May 2025 to elect members to 68 seats on North Northamptonshire Council in Northamptonshire, England. It was held on the same day as other local elections. The council was under Conservative control prior to the election. Reform UK won a majority of the seats at the election.

Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

2025 Kent County Council election

The 2025 Kent County Council election took place on 1 May 2025 to elect members to Kent County Council in Kent, England. Reform UK won a majority of the 81 seats, as the Conservatives lost the vast majority of their seats including most of the Cabinet. Reform won all seats in the Ashford, Dartford, Dover, Gravesham and Thanet districts.

Kent, United Kingdom

2025 Shropshire Council election

The 2025 Shropshire Council election was held on Thursday 1 May 2025 to elect all 74 councillors to Shropshire Council in England. It took place on the same day as other council elections in the United Kingdom. Before this election Shropshire Council was held by the Conservatives, who won the previous Council election in 2021. At this election the Liberal Democrats gained majority control of the Council.

Shropshire, United Kingdom

PFL 4 (2025)

The PFL 4 mixed martial arts event for the 2025 season of the Professional Fighters League was held on May 1, 2025, at the Universal Studios Florida in Orlando, Florida, United States. This event marked the quarterfinal of the single-elimination tournament format in the Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight divisions.

Florida, United States

2025 Durham County Council election

The 2025 Durham County Council election took place on 1 May 2025 to elect members to Durham County Council in County Durham, England. 98 seats were elected, a reduction from 126. This was on the same day as other local elections. The council was under no overall control prior to the election, being run by a Liberal Democrat-led coalition.

England, United Kingdom

2025 Buckinghamshire Council election

The 2025 Buckinghamshire Council election was held on 1 May 2025 (the same day as other local elections) to elect members to Buckinghamshire Council in Buckinghamshire, England. 97 members were elected, down from 147. Prior to the election, the council was under Conservative majority control, led by Martin Tett. Following the election, the council went under no overall control, with the Conservatives falling one seat short of a majority.

Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

2025 City of Doncaster Council election

The 2025 City of Doncaster Council election took place on 1 May 2025 to elect all 55 members of City of Doncaster Council in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England, alongside other nationwide local elections. Reform UK gained control of the council from Labour. At the separate mayoral election held on the same day, the incumbent Labour Mayor of Doncaster, Ros Jones, narrowly retained the mayoralty.

England, United Kingdom

2025 Lancashire County Council election

The 2025 Lancashire County Council election took place on 1 May 2025 to elect members to Lancashire County Council in Lancashire, England. All 84 seats were elected. This was on the same day as other local elections. The council was under Conservative majority control prior to the election. At the election, Reform UK won a majority of the seats on the council.

Lancashire, United Kingdom

2025 West Northamptonshire Council election

The 2025 West Northamptonshire Council election took place on 1 May 2025 to elect 76 councillors to West Northamptonshire Council (WNC), the unitary authority that runs local government services in West Northamptonshire, England as part of nationwide local elections. This was the second election to the council since its creation in 2021, and the first conducted under its new electoral boundaries.

England, United Kingdom

2025 Northumberland County Council election

The 2025 Northumberland County Council election took place on 1 May 2025 to elect members to Northumberland County Council in Northumberland, England. 69 members were elected on the same day as other local elections across England. In the election the council remained under no overall control. Alongside Buckinghamshire, this was one of the only two councils where the Conservatives were elected as the largest party.

Northumberland, United Kingdom

2025 Cambridgeshire County Council election

The 2025 Cambridgeshire County Council election took place on 1 May 2025 as part of the 2025 local elections in the United Kingdom. All 61 councillors were elected from 59 electoral divisions, which returned either one or two county councillors each by first-past-the-post voting for a four-year term of office. The election was held alongside the election of a Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

2025 Lincolnshire County Council election

The 2025 Lincolnshire County Council election was held on 1 May 2025 to elect members to Lincolnshire County Council in Lincolnshire, England. All 70 seats were up for election. This was on the same day as other local elections including the inaugural 2025 Greater Lincolnshire mayoral election. The council was under Conservative majority control prior to the election.

Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

2025 Cornwall Council election

The 2025 Cornwall Council election (Cornish: Etholans Konsel Kernow 2025) was held on Thursday 1 May 2025 to elect all 87 councillors to Cornwall Council. It took place on the same day as other council elections across England. The council was under no overall control prior to the election, being run by a Conservative minority administration.

Cornwall, United Kingdom

2025 Nottinghamshire County Council election

The 2025 Nottinghamshire County Council election took place on 1 May 2025 to elect members to Nottinghamshire County Council in Nottinghamshire, England. All 66 seats were elected. This was on the same day as other local elections. Reflecting national trends, the Conservatives, which had regained overall control of the council in the previous local election, experienced a significant loss of seats, resulting in the loss of its majority to Reform UK.

Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

2025 Warwickshire County Council election

The 2025 Warwickshire County Council election took place on 1 May 2025 to elect members to Warwickshire County Council in Warwickshire, England. All 57 seats were elected. The election took place on the same day as other local elections in England. The council was under Conservative majority control prior to the election. The election saw the council go under no overall control, with Reform UK becoming the largest party.

England, United Kingdom

2025 United Kingdom local elections

Local elections in the United Kingdom were held on 1 May 2025 for 1,641 English council seats in 24 local authorities. All seats on 14 county councils and eight unitary authorities in the United Kingdom were up for election. They were the first local elections to follow the 2024 general election. Most of these seats were last contested at the 2021 local elections.

United Kingdom

2025 Derbyshire County Council election

The 2025 Derbyshire County Council election took place on 1 May 2025 to elect members to Derbyshire County Council in Derbyshire, England. This was on the same day as other local elections All 64 seats were contested under new boundaries. The Conservatives had controlled the council since the 2017 election. At the election, Reform UK won 42 seats and gained control of the council.

Derbyshire, United Kingdom

2025 Gloucestershire County Council election

The 2025 Gloucestershire County Council election took place on 1 May 2025 to elect members to Gloucestershire County Council in England. New boundaries applied and 55 seats were elected, two more than previously. This occurred on the same day as other local elections. The council was under no overall control prior to the election, being run by a Conservative minority administration.

Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

2025 Runcorn and Helsby by-election

A by-election for the United Kingdom parliamentary constituency of Runcorn and Helsby was held on 1 May 2025, the same day as local elections in England. Following a recount, Sarah Pochin of Reform UK won the by-election with a majority of six votes, overturning a Labour majority of 14,696 votes in the last general election.

England, United Kingdom

2025 Devon County Council election

The 2025 Devon County Council election took place on 1 May 2025 to elect members to Devon County Council in Devon, England. All 60 seats were up for election. This was on the same day as other local elections. The council was under Conservative majority control prior to the election. The council went under no overall control at the election, with the Liberal Democrats becoming the largest party.

Devon, United Kingdom

2025 Wiltshire Council election

The 2025 Wiltshire Council election was held on 1 May 2025, electing members to Wiltshire Council in Wiltshire, England, one of the 2025 United Kingdom local elections. All 98 councillors, one from each division, were elected using the first-past-the-post voting system. Wiltshire was one of eight unitary authorities to hold elections in 2025, after the government delayed local elections in many other areas until 2026 as part of a plan to reorganise local government.

Wiltshire, United Kingdom

2025 Slovak Cup final

The 2025 Slovak Cup final (known as the Slovnaft Cup for sponsorship reasons) was the final match of the 2024–25 Slovak Cup, the 56th season of the top cup competition in Slovak football. The match was played on 1 May 2025. It was contested by MFK Ružomberok and FC Spartak Trnava. Both teams also previously met in the previous final.

2025 West of England mayoral election

The 2025 West of England mayoral election was held on 1 May 2025 to elect the mayor of the West of England on the same day as other local elections across the country. It was the third election for the role and was won by Labour's Helen Godwin. For the first time, the mayor was elected using the first-past-the-post voting system.

2025 Doncaster mayoral election

The 2025 Doncaster mayoral election was held on the 1 May 2025 to elect the Mayor of Doncaster. Incumbent mayor Ros Jones won re-election for a fourth term, albeit with a slender majority of 698 voters. At the separate election for councillors on City of Doncaster Council on the same day, Labour lost its majority and Reform UK won an overall majority.

2025 Greater Lincolnshire mayoral election

The 2025 Greater Lincolnshire mayoral election was held on 1 May 2025 to elect the inaugural mayor of Greater Lincolnshire, on the same day as other local elections across the country. Andrea Jenkyns of Reform UK won the election with 42% of the vote, from a turnout of 29.9%.

2025 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough mayoral election

The 2025 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough mayoral election took place on 1 May 2025 to elect the Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The Conservative candidate and former MP Paul Bristow won, gaining the seat from Labour. This was held on the same day as other local elections.

2025 Hull and East Yorkshire mayoral election

The 2025 Hull and East Yorkshire mayoral election was held on 1 May 2025 to elect the inaugural mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire, on the same day as other local elections across the country. The mayor was elected using first past the post. Luke Campbell of Reform UK was declared the winner on 2 May 2025.

2025 Northampton Town Council election

The 2025 Northampton Town Council election was held on 1 May 2025 to elect councillors to Northampton Town Council. This was the second election of Northampton Town Council having the same number of seats (25) but across only 13 wards a decrease from the previous 21.

2025 North Tyneside mayoral election

The 2025 North Tyneside mayoral election was held on 1 May 2025 to elect the Mayor of North Tyneside. This was the mayoralty's first election since the Elections Act 2022 came into effect, and as such this election used first-past-the-post rather than supplementary vote used in previous elections. The incumbent Labour mayor Norma Redfearn, who had held the post since 2013, was not seeking re-election.