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May 4: Bird Day: -- Today we honor our
feathered friends on several holidays called in the United States.
The day celebrates birds of all kinds across North America. With
over 2,000 species of birds in North America, birdwatchers and
nature lovers alike will appreciate the beauty and variety of
these winged friends offer. From songbirds to waterfowl and
domesticated birds, they come in every color of plumage and
wingspan. During the spring, migrating birds move to their summer
nesting grounds. It's an excellent time for those new to
birdwatching to learn to identify birds by species. Enthusiasts
also know that birds will migrate through backyards and stop for a
rest, a bite to eat, and a drink if the right habitat is provided.
They stand prepared by their windows with binoculars and watch as
new visitors arrive daily. Whether it's an oriole, a tree swallow,
the ruby-throated hummingbird, or an American Finch, you'll want
to make sure you've prepared food, natural habitat and water
sources for your guests. However, it's not just the passersby that
get birdists excited. It's the long term residents and those of
the greater outdoors. Year after year they watch robins collect
their nesting material or chickadees caring for their brood. They
wander through nature preserves seeking a glimpse of a varied
thrush or a prairie warbler. When they do, they are often graced
with a privileged view of a bald eagle soaring above them. So
enjoy the pleasure of viewing and listening to the birds in your
neighborhood, share your favorite birdwatching experiences, take
photos of birds of interest, and as you do, promote habitat
conservation and preservation using #BirdDay to post on social
media! Charles Almanzo Babcock, Oil City, Pennsylvania
Superintendent of Schools, established the first Bird Day in 1894.
It was also the first holiday in the United States dedicated to
the celebration of birds. Babcock founded the day, observed
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Today, May 4, 2026
May 4: International Respect For Chickens
Day: -- A day to promote compassion and respectful treatment of
chickens and other domestic fowl. United Poultry Concerns started
on this day in 2005. Karen Davis started United Poultry Concerns
not just for chickens, but also for other domestic farm birds like
turkeys and ducks. Raising these birds is for food production,
experiments, education, and entertainment. The International
Respect for Chickens Day aims to reduce the pain and plight of
these birds by raising awareness about their condition among the
public. The day also emphasizes the importance and benefits of a
vegan lifestyle. They say that the chickens are descendants of
avian dinosaurs. We can say for sure that these magnificent birds
haven't forgotten about their ancestors just by looking at their
ferocity. Male chickens are called cocks, and females are called
hens. Biddy, rooster, capon, chick, pullet, etc. are a few name
variants used for different situations and conditions. Chickens
are the most widespread domesticated birds that can be found just
about anywhere there is a human population. The wild chickens
evolved from wild jungle fowl. They are chicken-like birds that
lived in parts of Southeast Asia some 50 million years ago. D.N.A.
analysis and mathematical models trace the origin of chickens back
to 58,000 years ago. There is an interesting insight into these
numbers. The first amniotic eggs appeared approximately 340
million years ago, and the first chicken appeared approximately
58,000 years ago. This settles the age-old question of who came
first - the chicken or the egg. Domestication of chicken happened
some 8,000 years ago in Southeast Asia and then spread all over
the world. Chickens were initially not used as a source of food.
They were used for entertainment through cockfighting. It was only
between 400 and 200 B.C., during the Hellenistic period, that
people in the region of the Southern Levant started using chickens
as a source of food. But the condition of these amazing birds has
never been good since the day we domesticated them. They suffered
due to the living conditions and constant abuse. To make a better
world for these domesticated birds and to create a better
conscience, United Poultry Concerns started International Respect
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May 4: National Kids Fitness Day: -- It's
not only a day for children to focus on physical activity but a
day for them to feel empowered to make changes in their lifestyle
in order to grow into healthy adults. It's also a time to share
fitness journeys with the world and possibly inspire others with
their stories. With the help of family and friends, National Kids
Fitness Day can show children how physical fitness has the power
to change lives. The Greek philosopher Plato was the first P.E.,
or physical education teacher, in 386 B.C. His school, called
'Akademia' or 'The Academy' taught physical education as he
understood the importance of teaching children as young as seven
years old about physical fitness. He believed that one could
attain perfection by spending time on both education and physical
activity. It also helped the students prepare to become athletes
or warriors. Boxing, chariot racing, and wrestling were some of
the common sports practiced. These classes helped advance Greek
society and eventually spread to the rest of the world. Physical
Education reached the U.S. shores in the mid-19th century and was
used to train soldiers for battle. The majority of military
recruits in World War I were unfit for combat. Laws were enacted
to include and improve P.E. programs in public schools to prepare
future generations to engage in wars and sporting competitions. By
World War II, the emphasis shifted from games and sports to
physical conditioning. Both men and women used physical education
to keep fit for not just the war, but also for manual labor. In
1953, American children were found to be less fit than their
European counterparts by the Kraus-Weber study. As a result, P.E.
experienced tremendous growth at the elementary level. Today,
aside from skill development, many physical education programs
emphasize overall fitness or wellness. There are many health risks
associated with a sedentary lifestyle. It's clear that physical
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Today, May 4, 2026
May 4: Anti-Bullying Day: -- A day when
the world pledges to end bullying in schools. Bullying is as old
as human society. Sometimes, the signs are apparent and wilful.
Other times, it is insidious and may exist where we least expect
it - family, friends, or others close to the victim. But mostly,
children are at higher risk since bullies prey on the most
vulnerable. Every child has the right to grow up without
experiencing abuse, especially in places of learning designed to
be safe spaces. Anti-Bullying Day raises awareness about bullying
and how to support children who may be silently suffering from it.
The idea for Anti-Bullying Day came from David Shepherd and Travis
Price in Nova Scotia, Canada. In 2007, the two bought and
distributed 50 pink shirts to show their support for Jadrien Cota.
He is a male student who was viciously bullied on the first day of
school for wearing a pink shirt. Since then, people have worn
pink, purple, or blue shirts to stand up against bullying.
Bullying exists wherever there are groups of people. Sometimes
presenting itself as 'teasing' or 'jokes,' bullying is rampant
since there is always an individual with the need to assert
dominance. Bullies belittle people based on their looks, race,
gender, sexuality, or religion. Sometimes, they don't need a
reason to accept a person's differences. Statistics show that at
least 71% of students have been victims of bullying in school. The
explosion of the internet makes it extra challenging. No longer
confined to schoolyards, bullying today comes directly to people's
homes through social media, websites, and devices. On this day,
schools everywhere stand up against bullying. The holiday can have
varying dates and names depending on the location. But the aim is
universal, it is to prevent bullying and support kids who need
help. The United Nations has designated May 4 as Anti-Bullying
Day. A day that reminds us to defend anyone who faces
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Today, May 4, 2026
May 4: Relationship Renewal Day: --
Relationships make us human; we experience emotions and
connections with people around us, and with some of those people,
we form strong and important bonds; however, life has a way of
getting in between those bonds. We age, change, grow, move, and
the list goes on. Some relationships don't last, but it doesn't
have to be that way. If you're willing to reconnect, today is your
chance to do so. Read on to see how best you can enrich your
relationships. Relationship Renewal Day, also known widely as
Renewal Day, was created to give people a push or an opportunity
to rekindle relationships. No matter the state of the
relationship, this is a time that offers individuals a chance to
set aside agendas and egos and come together with one objective ?
to renew and rejuvenate their relationship. Historically in the
Northern Hemispheres, May has been a time of renewal and rebirth;
attached to Spring, May bears significance. The exact origin of
the day is unknown; however, with a large following and active
participation from individuals annually, it's relevant to many
people worldwide. Not to be confused or written off as a couples'
day, Relationship Renewal Day gives individuals a chance to
reconnect with themselves, old friends, new friends, family, and
romantic partners. The idea is never to leave a door shut forever.
If we start wondering what could or might have been, then today is
the perfect day to seize that opportunity and begin a journey of
discovery, looking back while looking forward in the real sense.
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Today, May 4, 2026
May 4: 45 Day: -- An annual tribute to
the classic vinyl format that helped bring music to the masses. If
you are a music enthusiast and tend to dream of eras gone by, 45
Day will speak to your soul. Before mp3 players, walkmans, and
Discmans, the world had the 45 R.P.M. vinyl - a revolutionary
music format that changed how people listened to music. Although
the world has increasingly turned digital, the beloved 7? record
still has a dedicated fan base across borders. Many believe that
the 45 R.P.M. is witnessing a renaissance. Vinyl lovers and
collectors are growing in number. Artists are releasing singles on
the 45 again. 45 Day celebrates the classic record and aims to
promote record sales and stores. Created by Christos Christou, the
first 45 Day was celebrated in 2020 at the height of the pandemic.
The event happened completely online, featuring 52 D.J. mixes and
a two-hour live-streamed radio show. Several prominent artists
today are releasing singles and albums on vinyl again. The classic
45 still carves its space in a digital world - a testament to its
greatness. The origins of the 45-vinyl go back to the late 1940s.
Record sales during the time were excellent. But as for the
records themselves? The quality was not stellar. Despite
advancements in recording technology, records still rotated at 78
RPM. In addition, records were fragile, thin, and noisy, defeating
the purpose of listening to music entirely. Columbia Records
decided to do something about it. In 1948, it launched the 33 1/3
R.P.M. - a long-playing record (20 minutes per side) made of
thicker, much quieter vinyl. Not to be outdone by its rival,
R.C.A. Victor unveiled a new project a year later - the 45 R.P.M.
record that forever changed the course of music history. The
R.C.A. seven-inch 45 R.P.M. was instantly popular with fans and
industry professionals. It was small and cute. Each music genre
had its own vinyl color, making the 45 a hit with the younger, hip
crowd. This is not to say that the 45 did not have its set of
challenges. R.C.A. 45 players could only play 45 R.P.M. records
and no other formats. The 45 also came with mid-movement breaks -
a long-running problem for classical music fans. Slowly but
surely, the 45 replaced the 78 R.P.M. in the '50s, and the vinyl
became a part of everyone's lives. You could take your music
anywhere with battery-operated phonographs. Kids even traded 45s
instead of baseball cards. The records were fun and cheap at less
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Today, May 4, 2026
May 4: Dave Brubeck Day: -- In the format
most commonly used in the U.S., May 4 is written "5/4,"
recalling the time signature of "Take Five", one of the
best known recordings of American jazz pianist and composer Dave
Brubeck, considered one of the foremost exponents of cool jazz.
Take Five became a jazz standard, and was composed by Brubeck's
long-time musical partner, Paul Desmond, who played alto saxophone
on this and many other recordings by Brubeck. Appearing on one of
the top-selling jazz albums, Time Out, "Take Five" has
endured as a jazz classic. Brubeck merged American jazz with
classical jazz and epitomized the "West Coast movement,"
which was a departure from his predecessors' traditional methods
of music production. His mother gave him piano lessons at age 4,
which inculcated the discipline of musical instruments in him.
Throughout his career, Dave championed the cause of racial
equality. He led the military's first integrated band and
continued to support the Civil Rights Movement during the 1960s.
Brubeck performed shows exclusively for integrated audiences while
touring South Africa under apartheid with an integrated band. Many
accolades graced the great Dave Brubeck, including a "Time
Magazine" cover, several Grammy nominations, and the
'National Medal of Arts.' With hits like 'The Duke,' 'Blue Rondo a
la Turk,' and 'In Your Own Sweet Way,' under his belt, Brubeck's
musical prowess continued with his band's phenomenal success,
which consistently stretched the limitations of what it was like
to a jazz player in that era. Known as one of "Jazz's first
pop stars," Brubeck's immense grip on his craft changed the
interpretation of the genre, making him one of the most proficient
architects of progressive jazz. Dave Brubeck Day brings jazz
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Today, May 4, 2026
May 4: Star Wars Day (May The Fourth Be
With You): -- Star Wars Day celebrates George Lucas' Star Wars. It
is observed by fans of the media franchise. Observance of the
commemorative day spread quickly through media and grassroots
celebrations. The date was chosen for the pun on the catchphrase
"May the Force be with you" as "May the Fourth be
with you". Even though the holiday was not actually created
or declared by Lucasfilm, many Star Wars fans across the world
have chosen to celebrate the holiday. It has since been embraced
by Lucasfilm as an annual celebration of Star Wars. The first
organized Star Wars Day took place in Toronto back in 2011. The
event included an Original Trilogy Trivia Game Show, a costume
contest, and a showing of fan-made tribute films, mash-ups,
parodies, and remixes. In late 2012, Disney purchased Lucasfilm
and has officially observed the holiday at Disneyland and Walt
Disney World ever since. The "Star Wars" universe is a
massive achievement. It is hard to think of a time when "Star
Wars" didn't exist, given its extraordinary influence and
popularity in pop culture. It all started with the book "Dune"
by Frank Herbert. First published in 1965, it is widely regarded
as the base inspiration for "Star Wars," given the huge
similarities between characters and the storyline of the two.
Either way, George Lucas set his story in outer space and took the
risk of producing a sci-fi movie in 1977, a time when the genre
was pretty much dead in Hollywood. Nobody expected the first "Star
Wars" movie to do as well as it did. Backed by a meager 9.5M
USD for production, it had a limited theatre release and was
expected to bomb at the box office. There was no way that this
sci-fi opus would be a hit. On May 25, 1977, "Star Wars"
(later renamed to "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope")
was released. Through word of mouth and raving reviews, "Star
Wars" enjoyed a meteoric rise to fame and changed the entire
landscape of cinema, leaving studios completely bewildered by its
success. The world was introduced to the Skywalker-family saga,
and beloved characters like Han Solo, Yoda, Chewbacca, and perhaps
the darkest villain of all time - Darth Vader. Grossing over 100M
USD by the end of the summer, the first installment of "Star
Wars" won six Academy Awards and a Special Achievement Award
for groundbreaking accomplishments in special effects. For its
time, and considering the limited budget, George Lucas pulled off
a massive feat by creating advanced effects and filming impressive
space sequences using only small-scale figures and setups. The
success of the first movie was followed by two sequels, "Star
Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back," in 1980 and "Star
Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi," in 1983. The
franchise branched out into different commercial lines as well. 20
years after the debut film, Lucas released the second trilogy of
films, the 'prequel trilogy.' With a new cast of popular actors
like Natalie Portman and Ewan McGregor, "Star Wars: Episode I
- The Phantom Menace" was released in 1999, followed by "Star
Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones" in 2002, and "Star
Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith" in 2005. The
storyline wasn't as acclaimed as that of the original trilogy, but
the digital technology and effects of the movies had significantly
improved and, subsequently, they were overall box-office
successes. The marketability of the franchise became more
extensive, with a book series, animated TV series, action figures,
video games, and clothing lines created for the new generation of
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May 4: Weather Observers Day: -- A day
for the people who enjoy watching and observing the weather.
Weather observers often assist the National Weather Service as
Storm Spotters. These hobbyists are valuable resources for
communities. This day is also an opportunity to get out and learn
about a variety of weather phenomena, the history of weather
tracking, and find about meteorological instruments. Around the
world, weather stations and weather spotters contribute to
hundreds of thousands of observations a day. From land, sea, and
sky, these observations provide valuable information that helps
predict weather and warn of impending storms. They also contribute
to historical data that is studied and may help to better
understand weather phenomena. To observe Weather Observers Day:
While you're exploring the weather, sign up for a weather spotters
course; Learn how to identify different types of clouds, shifting
weather, and prepare for types of weather in your climate; use
#WeatherObserversDay to post on social media. You can also learn
how to make your own barometer. It is easy to do with only a few
items you likely have at home. We also created this weather chart
you can download and print. Will you begin tracking the weather
near you? In 1989, Alan Brue, who was a psychology major at State
University of New York, founded National Weather Observers Day on
May 4th. The New York college senior created the day for weather
enthusiasts and professionals to celebrate their love of weather.
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May 4: National Self-Employed Day: --
Honors the dedicated individuals that bravely venture out to
create their own business to support themselves, their families,
and their community. Self-employed business owners are amongst the
hardest working individuals you'll ever meet. They continuously
strive to meet their goals to be successful. The self-employed
business owner never quits and faces every obstacles they
encounter head on. In fact, there is very little that can stop a
self-employed business owner from succeeding. Being self-employed
means a person does not work for a specific employer or business.
Instead, they work for themselves and earn their income by doing
business directly. Even though self-employment provides more job
flexibility and freedom, it also requires a lot of commitment and
dedication. A self-employed person must devote valuable time and
energy to earn their wages and pay their bills. As a self-employed
individual, you are in complete control of your destiny. Your
passion to move forward and become an independent employee enables
you to take your dream as far as you want. You have creative
control over your ideas and how you want to implement them. In
fact, you choose your own work environment, which includes whether
or not you want or need employees to help you on your journey.
Establishing self-employment allows you to grow your knowledge and
fine-tune your skill set. Your learning curve never ends because
being self-employed gives enough variety in your daily routine to
allow constant growth. In fact, self-employment helps you build
and create your own network of clients. Network building when you
are self-employed is an important piece of your success. By
increasing your network, you learn more about business than your
realize from your peers. In addition, you learn from their
successes and failures, which help you make better decisions for
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Today, May 4, 2026
May 4: Kent State Shootings Remembrance
Day: -- The Aftermath Of World War II: The Cold War: The Cold War
In Asia: The Indochina Wars: The Vietnam War (The Second Indochina
War, The Vietnam Conflict, The Resistance War Against America):
Opposition To United States Involvement In The Vietnam War: The
Student Strike Of 1970: -- The Kent State Shootings (The May 4
Massacre, The Kent State Massacre): -- #DOTD: #RIP: At Kent State
University, four students: Allison Krause, 19; Sandra Lee Scheuer,
20; Jeffrey Glenn Miller, 20; and William K. Schroeder, 19: were
killed by National Guardsmen who opened fire on a crowd of 1,000
students protesting President Richard Nixon' decision to invade
Cambodia. Eleven others were wounded. The shootings set off
tumultuous campus demonstrations across America resulting in the
temporary closing of over 450 colleges and universities. On April
29, 1970, United States and South Vietnamese forces invaded
Cambodia to hunt Viet Cong. The day prior, April 28, 1970,
President Richard Nixon formally authorized American combat troops
to attack communist sanctuaries in Cambodia. Amid protests at home
demanding an immediate pullout of American forces in Vietnam,
Nixon implemented a strategy of replacing American troops with
Vietnamese troops, known as "Vietnamization". Nixon
formally announced the ground invasion of Cambodia to the American
public on April 30, 1970. His responses to protesters included an
impromptu, early morning meeting with them at the Lincoln Memorial
on May 9, 1970. Nixon's campaign promise to curb the war,
contrasted with the escalated bombing, led to claims that Nixon
had a "credibility gap" on the issue. It is estimated
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May 4, 1493: The Age Of Discovery (The
Age Of Exploration): The Spanish Colonization Of The Americas: The
Portugeuse Colonization Of The Americas: The Treaty Of
Tordesillas: -- Pope Alexander VI divides the New World between
Spain and Portugal along the "Papal Line of Demarcation"
that was to become codified in the June 7, 1494 Treaty Of
Tordesillas. The Treaty Of Tordesillas was signed in Tordesillas,
Spain and authenticated in Setubal, Portugal. It divided the newly
discovered lands outside Europe between the Portuguese Empire and
the Spanish Empire (Crown of Castile), along a meridian 370
leagues west of the Cape Verde islands, off the west coast of
Africa. That line of demarcation was about halfway between the
Cape Verde islands (already Portuguese) and the islands visited by
Christopher Columbus on his first voyage (claimed for Castile and
Leon), named in the treaty as Cipangu and Antillia (Cuba and
Hispaniola). The lands to the east would belong to Portugal and
the lands to the west to Castile, modifying an earlier division
proposed by Pope Alexander VI. The treaty was signed by Spain, 2
July 1494, and by Portugal, 5 September 1494. The other side of
the world was divided a few decades later by the Treaty of
Zaragoza, signed on 22 April 1529, which specified the
antimeridian to the line of demarcation specified in the Treaty of
Tordesillas. Despite considerable lack of information regarding
the geography of the New World, Portugal and Spain largely
respected the treaty. The other European powers, however, did not
sign the treaty and generally ignored it, particularly those that
became Protestant after the Reformation. Similarly, the indigenous
peoples of the Americas did not acknowledge the treaty, and as the
legal foundation for the discovery doctrine, it has been a source
of ongoing tension regarding land ownership into modern times. The
treaty was included by UNESCO in 2007 in its Memory of the World
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Today, May 4, 2026
May 4, 1626: The Colonial History Of The
United States: Dutch Colonization Of The Americas: New Netherland
(Dutch: Nieuw Nederland, Latin: Novum Belgium): -- Dutch explorer
Peter Minuit arrives in New Netherland (present day Manhattan
Island) aboard the See Meeuw. Minuit is generally credited with
orchestrating the purchase of Manhattan Island (around 24 USD in
modern currency) for the Dutch from the Native Americans called
the Lenape, which later became the city of New Amsterdam,
modern-day New York City, which was the core of the Dutch colony
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Today, May 4, 2026
May 4, 1886: Organized Labor: The Labor
Union Movement: The Labor History Of The United States: Labor
Unions In The United States: The American Federation Of Labor
(AFL): The Federation Of Organized Trades And Labor Unions Of The
United States And Canada (FOTLU): The Great Upheaval (The Great
Railroad Strike Of 1877): The Haymarket Affair (The Haymarket
Massacre, The Haymarket Riot, The Haymarket Square Riot, The
Haymarket Incident): -- In a single event that influenced the
history of labor more than any other in the world, ultimately to
become the origin of international May Day observances for workers
worldwide, an unknown person throws a single dynamite bomb at
police as they acted to disperse a peaceful labor rally at
Haymarket Square in Chicago, Illinois, killing eight and wounding
60, causing the police to fire into the crowd. The Haymarket
Affair began as a peaceful rally in support of workers striking
for an eight-hour day and in reaction to the killing of several
workers the previous day. The bomb blast and ensuing gunfire
resulted in the deaths of seven police officers and at least four
civilians; scores of others were wounded. In the internationally
publicized legal proceedings that followed, eight anarchists were
convicted of conspiracy. The evidence was that one of the
defendants may have built the bomb, but none of those on trial had
thrown it. Seven were sentenced to death and one to a term of 15
years in prison. The death sentences of two of the defendants were
commuted by Illinois governor Richard J. Oglesby to terms of life
in prison, and another committed suicide in jail rather than face
the gallows. The other four were hanged on November 11, 1887. In
1893, Illinois's new governor, John Peter Altgeld, pardoned the
remaining defendants and criticized the trial. The site of the
incident was designated a Chicago Landmark in 1992, and a public
sculpture was dedicated there in 2004. In addition, the Haymarket
Martyrs' Monument at the defendants' burial site in nearby Forest
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Today, May 4, 2026
May 4, 1904: The United States: The
History Of The United States: United States Expansionism: American
Imperialism: The Banana Wars : The Hay-Herran Treaty: The Panama
Canal (Spanish: Canal De Panama): -- The United States begins
construction of the Panama Canal. On March 14, 1903, The
Hay-Herran Treaty, granting the United States the right to build
the Panama Canal, was ratified by the United States Senate. The
Colombian Senate would later reject the treaty. The Hay-Herran
Treaty was signed on January 22, 1903 between United States
Secretary Of State John M. Hay of the United States and Tomas
Herran of Colombia. Had it been ratified by the Columbian Senate,
it would have allowed the United States a renewable lease of 100
years on a six-mile-wide strip across the isthmus of Panama (then
part of Colombia) for 10M USD and an annual payment of 250K USD,
both payments being in gold coin. While it was ratified by the
United States Senate on March 14, its not being ratified by the
Senate of Colombia resulted in the treaty having no effect. It has
been considered by later observers that this happened mainly
because Herran had negotiated the treaty with little government or
legislative oversight. It has also been mentioned that many of the
politicians and congressmen found the amount offered to fall
short, considering that the United States was willing to pay 40M
USD for the New Panama Canal Company and its construction
equipment and excavations. The United States government was not
willing to renegotiate the treaty with Colombia or alter the
amounts involved. President Theodore Roosevelt was informed of a
possible revolt by Panamanian rebels who aimed to separate from
Colombia, and hoped that the United States would support the
rebels with U.S. troops and money. The US thereafter gave its
support, both political and military, to the uprising, and on
November 6, 1903, the Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty was signed,
granting rights to the United States to build and indefinitely
administer the Panama Canal Zone and its defenses. This is
sometimes misinterpreted as the "99-year lease" because
of misleading wording included in article 22 of the agreement.
Almost immediately, the treaty was condemned by many Panamanians
as an infringement on their country's new national sovereignty.
This would later become a contentious diplomatic issue among
Colombia, Panama, and the United States. President Roosevelt
famously stated, "I took the Isthmus, started the canal and
then left Congress not to debate the canal, but to debate me."
Several parties in the United States called this an act of war on
Colombia: The New York Times called the support given by the
United States to Bunau-Varilla an "act of sordid conquest."
The New York Evening Post called it a "vulgar and mercenary
venture." It is often cited as the classic example of U.S.
gunboat diplomacy in Latin America, and the best illustration of
what Roosevelt meant by the old African adage, "Speak softly
and carry a big stick [and] you will go far.". Ten years
later, on August 15, 1914, the Panama Canal first opened to
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Today, May 4, 2026
May 4, 1919: China: The History Of China:
The Century Of Humiliation (The Hundred Years Of National
Humiliation): The European Civil War: World War I: The First
European War (The European Theater Of World War I): The Aftermath
Of World War I: Opposition To World War I: The Revolutions Of
1917-1923: Anti-Imperialism: The May Fourth Movement: -- Student
demonstrations take place in Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China,
protesting the Treaty of Versailles, which transferred Chinese
territory to Japan. The May Fourth Movement was an
anti-imperialist, cultural, and political movement which grew out
of the student demonstrations that took place that day in
Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China. They protested against the
Chinese government's weak responses to the stipulations of the
Treaty Of Versailles, especially it allowing Japan to receive
territories in Shandong, which had been surrendered by Germany
after the Siege of Tsingtao in 1914. China had fallen victim to
the expansionist policies of the Empire Of Japan, which had
conquered large areas of Chinese-controlled territory with the
support of France, the UK, and the US. This was finalized at the
Treaty Of Versailles. The demonstrations sparked national protests
and marked an upsurge of Chinese nationalism, a shift towards
political mobilization and away from cultural activities, and a
move towards a populist base rather than intellectual elites. Many
of the radical political and social leaders of the next two
decades emerged at this time. The term "May Fourth Movement"
in a broader sense often refers to the period during 1915-1921
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Today, May 4, 2026
May 4, 1929: #BOTD: #HBD! Audrey Hepburn,
British actress, model, dancer, humanitarian and beauty icon (d.
1993) is #born Audrey Kathleen Ruston. She was a film and fashion
icon active during Hollywood's Golden Age. She was ranked by the
American Film Institute as the third-greatest female screen legend
in Golden Age Hollywood and was inducted into the International
Best Dressed List Hall of Fame. Born in Ixelles, a district of
Brussels, Hepburn spent her childhood between Belgium, England and
the Netherlands. In Amsterdam, she studied ballet with Sonia
Gaskell before moving to London in 1948, continuing her ballet
training with Marie Rambert, and then performing as a chorus girl
in West End musical theatre productions. Following minor
appearances in several films, Hepburn starred in the 1951 Broadway
play Gigi after being spotted by French novelist Colette, on whose
work the play was based. She shot to stardom for playing the lead
role in Roman Holiday (1953), for which she was the first actress
to win an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award and a BAFTA Award
for a single performance. That same year, Hepburn won a Tony Award
for Best Lead Actress in a Play for her performance in Ondine. She
went on to star in a number of successful films, such as Sabrina
(1954), The Nun's Story (1959), Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961),
Charade (1963), My Fair Lady (1964) and Wait Until Dark (1967),
for which she received Academy Award, Golden Globe and BAFTA
nominations. Hepburn won three BAFTA Awards for Best British
Actress in a Leading Role. In recognition of her film career, she
was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from BAFTA, the Golden
Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award, the Screen Actors Guild Life
Achievement Award and the Special Tony Award. She remains one of
the 12 people who have won Academy, Emmy, Grammy and Tony Awards.
Hepburn appeared in fewer films as her life went on, devoting much
of her later life to UNICEF. She had contributed to the
organisation since 1954, then worked in some of the poorest
communities of Africa, South America and Asia between 1988 and
1992. She was awarded the Presidential Medal Of Freedom in
recognition of her work as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in
December 1992. A month later, Hepburn died of appendiceal cancer
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Today, May 4, 2026
May 4, 1937: #BOTD: #HBD: Dick Dale,
American rock guitarist known as The King of the Surf Guitar,
pioneer of surf music, drawing on Middle Eastern music scales and
experimenting with reverb, one of the most influential guitarists
of all time and especially of the early 1960s, cited as one of the
fathers of heavy metal for pushing the limits of amplification,
helping Leo Fender to develop new equipment that was capable of
producing thick and previously unheard volumes including the
first-ever 100-watt guitar amplifier (d. March 16, 2019) is #born
Richard Anthony Monsour in Boston, Massachusetts. Most of the
leading bands in surf music, such as The Beach Boys, Jan and Dean
and The Trashmen, were influenced by Dale's music, and often
included recordings of Dale's songs in their albums. His style and
music influenced guitarists such as Jimi Hendrix, Pete Townshend,
Eddie Van Halen and Brian May. He has been credited with
popularizing alternate picking, also known as tremolo picking or
double picking, on electric guitar, a technique that employs
alternating downward and upward strokes in a continuous fashion
that is now widely used in many musical genres (such as extreme
metal, jazz fusion, etc.). alternate picking is a guitar playing
technique. If the technique is performed at high speed on a single
string or course voicing the same note, it may be referred to as
"tremolo picking"[1] or "double picking". His
speedy single-note staccato picking technique was unrivaled until
guitarists like Eddie Van Halen entered the music scene. The use
of his recording of "Misirlou" by Quentin Tarantino in
the film Pulp Fiction led to his return in the 1990s, marked by
four albums and world tours. He was also nominated for a Grammy in
the Best Rock Instrumental Performance category for the song
"Pipeline" with Stevie Ray Vaughan. In "Rolling
Stone's 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time", Dale was ranked
31st in 2003 and 74th in the 2011 revision. "The King of the
Surf Guitar", which was also the title of his second studio
album. Dick Dale died in Loma Linda, California at the age of 81.
He was treated for heart failure and kidney failure prior to his
death. He is buried at Hollywood Forever cemetary in Hollywood,
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Today, May 4, 2026
May 4, 1942: World War II: The Pacific
War (The Asia-Pacific War, The Pacific Theater Of World War II):
The Pacific Ocean Theater Of World War II: South West Pacific
Theater Of World War II: Operation Mo (Japanese: Mo Sakusen) (The
Port Moresby Operation): The Battle Of The Coral Sea: -- The first
action in which aircraft carriers engaged each other, as well as
the first time enemy naval fleets engaged each other in combat
without sighting nor firing directly upon one another, occurs when
aircraft from the United States aircraft carrier USS Yorktown
attack Japanese naval forces at Tulagi Island in the Solomon
Islands who had invaded Tulagi the day before, beginning The
Battle Of The Coral Sea, fought from May 4-8, a major naval battle
between the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) and naval and air forces
from the United States and Australia. In an attempt to strengthen
their defensive position in the South Pacific, the Japanese
decided to invade and occupy Port Moresby (in New Guinea) and
Tulagi (in the southeastern Solomon Islands). The plan to
accomplish this was called Operation Mo, and involved several
major units of Japan's Combined Fleet. These included two fleet
carriers and a light carrier to provide air cover for the invasion
forces. It was under the overall command of Japanese Admiral
Shigeyoshi Inoue. The U.S. learned of the Japanese plan through
signals intelligence, and sent two United States Navy carrier task
forces and a joint Australian-U.S. cruiser force to oppose the
offensive. These were under the overall command of U.S. Admiral
Frank J. Fletcher. On May 3-4, 1942, Japanese forces successfully
invaded and occupied Tulagi, although several of their supporting
warships were sunk or damaged in surprise attacks by aircraft from
the U.S. fleet carrier Yorktown. Now aware of the presence of U.S.
carriers in the area, the Japanese fleet carriers advanced towards
the Coral Sea with the intention of locating and destroying the
Allied naval forces. On the evening of May 6, the direction chosen
for air searches by the opposing commanders brought the two
carrier forces to within 70 nmi (81 mi; 130 km) of each other,
unbeknownst to both sides. Beginning on May 7, the carrier forces
from the two sides engaged in airstrikes over two consecutive
days. On the first day, both forces mistakenly believed they were
attacking their opponent's fleet carriers, but were actually
attacking other units, with the U.S. sinking the Japanese light
carrier Shoho while the Japanese sank a U.S. destroyer and heavily
damaged a fleet oiler (which was later scuttled). The next day,
May 8, the fleet carriers found and engaged each other, with the
Japanese fleet carrier Shokaku heavily damaged, the U.S. fleet
carrier Lexington critically damaged (and later scuttled), and
Yorktown damaged. With both sides having suffered heavy losses in
aircraft and carriers damaged or sunk, the two forces disengaged
and retired from the battle area. Because of the loss of carrier
air cover, Inoue recalled the Port Moresby invasion fleet,
intending to try again later. Although a tactical victory for the
Japanese in terms of ships sunk, the battle would prove to be a
strategic victory for the Allies for several reasons. The battle
marked the first time since the start of the war that a major
Japanese advance had been checked by the Allies. More importantly,
the Japanese fleet carriers Shokaku and Zuikaku - the former
damaged and the latter with a depleted aircraft complement - were
unable to participate in the Battle of Midway the following month,
while Yorktown did participate, ensuring a rough parity in
aircraft between the two adversaries and contributing
significantly to the U.S. victory in that battle. The severe
losses in carriers at Midway prevented the Japanese from
reattempting to invade Port Moresby from the ocean and helped
prompt their ill-fated land offensive over the Kokoda Track. Two
months later, the Allies took advantage of Japan's resulting
strategic vulnerability in the South Pacific and launched the
Guadalcanal Campaign; this, along with the New Guinea Campaign,
eventually broke Japanese defenses in the South Pacific and was a
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Today, May 4, 2026
May 4, 1945: The European Civil War:
World War II: The Second European War (The European Theater Of
World War II): The Western Allied Invasion Of Germany: The German
Surrender At Luneburg Heath (The Instrument Of Surrender of
Germany; The Instrument Of Surrender Of All German Armed Forces In
Holland, In Northwest Germany Including All islands, And In
Denmark): -- At 18:30 British Double Summer Time, in a carpeted
tent at Montgomery's headquarters on the Timeloberg Hill at
Wendisch Evern. a municipality in the district of Luneburg, in
Lower Saxony, Germany, at Luneburg Heath (a large area of heath
[shrubland], geest [raised plain of sandy and gravelly soils], and
woodland south of Hamburg), Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery
accepts the unconditional surrender of the German forces in the
Netherlands, northwest Germany including all islands, in Denmark
and all naval ships in those areas. It was signed, on behalf of
the United Kingdom and thereby The Allied Powers, by Field Marshal
Bernard Montgomery - commander of the 21st Army Group. It was
signed, on behalf of Germany, by Admiral Hans-Georg von Friedeburg
- German Commander-in-Chief of the Navy (Kriegsmarine); General
Eberhard Kinzel - chief of staff of Army Group Weichsel (Vistula);
Rear Admiral Gerhard Wagner - head of the operational department
of the Kriegsmarine staff; Colonel Fritz Poleck - Oberkommando der
Wehrmacht representative (Wehrmacht); and Major Hans Jochen
Friedel - staff officer to General Kinzel (Heer). The surrender
was the first of a few which preceded the end of World War II in
Europe; Admiral von Friedeburg went on to sign the German
Instrument Of Surrender intended to end World War II in Europe on
May 7 at Reims in France, but the Soviet Union refused to
recognize it because they were not present, and therefore could
not be seen in photographs or film as having received the German
surrender; therefore, the same Instrument Of Surrender was signed
again on May 8, this time with the Supreme High Command Of The Red
Army present, as well as French and US representatives in Berlin.
Both Admiral von Friedeburg and General Kinzel committed suicide
in the weeks following the surrender; von Friedeburg on May 23,
1945, and Kinzel on June 25, 1945. After the war, a monument was
erected by the British on what they now called Victory Hill. The
monument was dismantled in 1958 and rebuilt at the Royal Military
Academy Sandhurst. Today the spot lies in an out-of-bounds
military area and is not accessible to the public. In 1995,
another monument was erected on the edge of the Timeloberg,
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Today, May 4, 2026
May 4, 1951: Grand Openings: World's Fair
Openings: Grand Finales: World's Fair Openings: The Festival Of
Britain: The South Bank Exhibition Of The Festival Of Britain --
The South Bank Exhibition Of The Festival Of Britain opens. The
Festival Of Britain was a national exhibition and fair that
reached millions of visitors throughout the United Kingdom in the
summer of 1951. Labour cabinet member Herbert Morrison was the
prime mover; in 1947 he started with the original plan to
celebrate the centennial of the Great Exhibition of 1851. However,
it was not to be another World Fair, for international themes were
absent, as was the British Commonwealth. Instead, the 1951
festival focused entirely on Britain and its achievements; it was
funded chiefly by the government, with a budget of 12M PS. The
Labour government was losing support and so the implicit goal of
the festival was to give the people a feeling of successful
recovery from the war's devastation, as well as promoting British
science, technology, industrial design, architecture and the arts.
The Festival's centrepiece was in London on the South Bank of the
Thames. Construction of the South Bank site opened up a new public
space, including a riverside walkway, where previously there had
been warehouses and working-class housing. The layout of the South
Bank site was intended to showcase the principles of urban design
that would feature in the post-war rebuilding of London and the
creation of the new towns. These included multiple levels of
buildings, elevated walkways and avoidance of a street grid. Most
of the South Bank buildings were International Modernist in style,
little seen in Britain before the war. In addition to the South
Bank location, there were also many other events throughout
Britain: in Poplar (Architecture - Lansbury Estate), Battersea
(the Festival Pleasure Gardens), South Kensington (Science) and
Glasgow (Industrial Power). Festival celebrations took place in
Cardiff, Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath, Perth, Bournemouth, York,
Aldeburgh, Inverness, Cheltenham, Oxford, Norwich, Canterbury and
elsewhere, and there were touring exhibitions by land and sea. The
Festival became a "beacon for change" that proved
immensely popular with thousands of elite visitors and millions of
popular ones. It helped reshape British arts, crafts, designs and
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Today, May 4, 2026
May 4, 1953: Literature: The History Of
Literature: American Literary Awards: The Pulitzer Prize: The
Pulitzer Prize For Fiction: -- Ernest Hemingway wins the Pulitzer
Prize For Fiction for The Old Man And The Sea, a short novel
written in 1951 in Cuba, and published in 1952. It was the last
major work of fiction by Hemingway that was published during his
lifetime. One of his most famous works, it tells the story of
Santiago, an aging Cuban fisherman who struggles with a giant
marlin far out in the Gulf Stream off the coast of Cuba. It was
cited by the Nobel Committee as contributing to their awarding of
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Today, May 4, 2026
May 4, 1961: The American Civil Rights
Movement: Anti-Black Racism In The United States: Segregation:
Racial Segregation: Civil Rights Protests: Civil Rights Protests
In The United States: Transport And Bus Segregation In The United
States: The Freedom Riders: -- The first Freedom Ride leaves
Washington, D.C., scheduled to arrive in New Orleans on May 17.
The Freedom Riders were civil rights activists who rode interstate
buses into the segregated southern United States in 1961 and
subsequent years to challenge the non-enforcement of the United
States Supreme Court decisions Morgan v. Virginia (1946) and
Boynton v. Virginia (1960), which ruled that segregated public
buses were unconstitutional. The Southern states had ignored the
rulings and the federal government did nothing to enforce them.
Boynton outlawed racial segregation in the restaurants and waiting
rooms in terminals serving buses that crossed state lines. Five
years prior to the Boynton ruling, the Interstate Commerce
Commission (ICC) had issued a ruling in Sarah Keys v. Carolina
Coach Company (1955) that had explicitly denounced the Plessy v.
Ferguson (1896) doctrine of separate but equal in interstate bus
travel. The ICC failed to enforce its ruling, and Jim Crow travel
laws remained in force throughout the South. The Freedom Riders
challenged this status quo by riding interstate buses in the South
in mixed racial groups to challenge local laws or customs that
enforced segregation in seating. The Freedom Rides, and the
violent reactions they provoked, bolstered the credibility of the
American Civil Rights Movement. They called national attention to
the disregard for the federal law and the local violence used to
enforce segregation in the southern United States. Police arrested
riders for trespassing, unlawful assembly, violating state and
local Jim Crow laws, and other alleged offenses, but often they
first let white mobs attack them without intervention. The
Congress Of Racial Equality (CORE) sponsored most of the
subsequent Freedom Rides, but some were also organized by the
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). The Freedom
Rides followed dramatic sit-ins against segregated lunch counters
conducted by students and youth throughout the South, and boycotts
of retail establishments that maintained segregated facilities.
The Supreme Court's decision in Boynton supported the right of
interstate travelers to disregard local segregation ordinances.
Southern local and state police considered the actions of the
Freedom Riders to be criminal and arrested them in some locations.
In some localities, such as Birmingham, Alabama, the police
cooperated with Ku Klux Klan chapters and other white people
opposing the actions, and allowed mobs to attack the riders. On
Wednesday morning, May 24, Freedom Riders boarded buses in
Montgomery, Alabama for the journey to Jackson, Mississippi.
Surrounded by Highway Patrol and the National Guard, the buses
arrived in Jackson without incident, but the riders were
immediately arrested when they tried to use the white-only
facilities at the Tri-State Trailways depot. The third bus arrived
at the Jackson Greyhound station early on May 28th, and its
Freedom Riders were arrested. In Montgomery, the next round of
Freedom Riders, including the Yale University chaplain William
Sloane Coffin, Gaylord Brewster Noyce, and southern ministers
Shuttlesworth, Abernathy, Wyatt Tee Walker, and others were
similarly arrested for violating local segregation ordinances.
This established a pattern followed by subsequent Freedom Rides,
most of which traveled to Jackson, where the Riders were arrested
and jailed. Their strategy became one of trying to fill the jails.
Once the Jackson and Hinds County jails were filled to
overflowing, the state transferred the Freedom Riders to the
infamous Mississippi State Penitentiary (known as Parchman Farm).
Abusive treatment there included placement of Riders in the
Maximum Security Unit (Death Row), issuance of only underwear, no
exercise, and no mail privileges. When the Freedom Riders refused
to stop singing freedom songs, prison officials took away their
mattresses, sheets, and toothbrushes. More Freedom Riders arrived
from across the country, and at one time, more than 300 were held
in Parchman Farm. While in Jackson, Freedom Riders received
support from local grassroots civil rights organization Womanpower
Unlimited, which raised money and collected toiletries, soap,
candy and magazines for the imprisoned protesters. Upon Freedom
Riders' release, Womanpower members would provide places for them
to bathe while offering them clothes and food. Freedom Rider Joan
Trumpauer Mulholland said the Womanpower members "were like
angels supplying us with just little simple necessities." The
Kennedys called for a "cooling off period" and condemned
the Rides as unpatriotic because they embarrassed the nation on
the world stage at the height of the Cold War. The Soviet Union
criticized the United States for its racism and the attacks on the
Riders. Attorney General Robert Kennedy, the chief law-enforcement
officer of the land, was quoted as saying that he "does not
feel that the Department of Justice can side with one group or the
other in disputes over Constitutional rights." His comment
angered civil rights supporters, who considered the Justice
Department duty-bound to enforce Supreme Court rulings and defend
citizens exercising their Constitutional rights from mob violence.
Nonetheless, international outrage about the widely covered events
and racial violence created pressure on American political
leaders. On May 29, 1961, Attorney General Kennedy sent a petition
to the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) asking it to comply
with the bus-desegregation ruling it had issued in November 1955,
in Sarah Keys v. Carolina Coach Company. That ruling had
explicitly repudiated the concept of "separate but equal"
in the realm of interstate bus travel. Chaired by the South
Carolina Democrat J. Monroe Johnson the ICC had failed to
implement its own ruling. James Farmer, head of CORE, responded to
Kennedy saying, "We have been cooling off for 350 years, and
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May 4, 1979: The History Of The United
Kingdom: Governments Of The United Kingdom: Elections And
Referendums In The United Kingdom: The 1979 United Kingdom General
Election: The Premiership Of Margaret Thatcher: The First Thatcher
Ministry: -- Margaret Thatcher becomes the first female Prime
Minister of the United Kingdom. Following the vote of no
confidence against the Labour government and prime minister James
Callaghan on March 28 1979, a general election was called for May
3, 1979. Callaghan's Labour government's popularity slumped during
the previous four months due to The Winter Of Discontent, the
period between November 1978 and February 1979 in the United
Kingdom characterised by widespread strikes by private, and later
public, sector trade unions demanding pay rises greater than the
limits Prime Minister James Callaghan and his Labour Party
government had been imposing, against Trades Union Congress (TUC)
opposition, to control inflation, and the opinion polls all
pointed towards a Conservative victory. The Conservatives won the
election with a majority of 44 seats. Thatcher inherited some of
the worst economic statistics of postwar Britain. The nation was
still feeling the effects of the numerous strikes during the
recent Winter of Discontent. Inflation had recently topped twenty
per cent, and unemployment was in excess of 1.5 million for the
first time since the 1930s. Thatcher's monetarist and deflationary
economic policies saw a cut in the inflation rate from a high of
22 per cent in May 1980 to just over 13 per cent by January 1981,
and by June 1983 it had fallen to a 15-year low of 4.9 per cent.
Decreasing the public sector borrowing requirement as a share of
GDP was a part of the medium term financial strategy at the
beginning of the first Thatcher ministry. It was brought down from
around five per cent during the 1978-1979 period to around half of
this figure during the 1982-1983 period. Public expenditure as a
share of GDP increased at around 1.5 per cent per year during the
1979-1983 period, despite the target being a reduction of one per
cent, per year. This increase in spending was mostly driven by
larger expenditures in social security programs such as
unemployment benefits, industrial support, and increased lending
to nationalized industries; defense spending did not go up
considerably during the Falklands War. Long-term unemployment
increased considerably during this period: almost one third of the
unemployed had been without a job for more than one year. The
manufacturing industry was considerably affected during the first
Thatcher government: employment in this sector decreased by almost
20 per cent between 1979 and 1982. This decrease drove almost all
of the drop in employment for this period. Productivity started
seeing considerable growth during the 1979-1982 period in some
industries. Total factor productivity growth during these years
was 13.9 per cent in the metal manufacture industry, 6.6 per cent
in motor vehicle manufacture, 7.1 per cent in ship and aircraft
manufacture, and 7.5 per cent in agriculture. Income distribution
widened considerably during Thatcher's ministry. During the
1979-1986 period, real income per capita fell for the two lower
quintiles by four and 12 per cent respectively; but for the top
three quintiles, it went up by 24, 11, and 10 per cent,
respectively. Thatcher also oversaw union reforms which saw
strikes at their lowest for thirty years by 1983. However, her
economic policies also resulted in the loss of much of Britain's
heavy industry. Coal pits, steel plants, machine-tools and
shipyards were particularly hard hit, most of all in Scotland,
Northern Ireland and the north of England. By 1983, unemployment
had reached 3.2 million, although economic growth was now
re-established following the recession of 1980 and 1981. Margaret
Hilda Thatcher, Baroness Thatcher, LG, OM, PC, FRS, FRIC (nee
Roberts) was a British stateswoman who was Prime Minister of the
United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990 and Leader of the Conservative
Party from 1975 to 1990. She was the longest-serving British prime
minister of the 20th century and the first woman to have been
appointed. A Soviet journalist dubbed her the "Iron Lady",
a nickname that became associated with her uncompromising politics
and leadership style. As Prime Minister, she implemented policies
that have come to be known as Thatcherism. A research chemist
before becoming a barrister, Thatcher was elected Member of
Parliament for Finchley in 1959. Edward Heath appointed her
Secretary Of State for Education and Science in his Conservative
government. In 1975, Thatcher defeated Heath in the Conservative
Party leadership election to become Leader of the Opposition and
became the first woman to lead a major political party in the
United Kingdom. She became Prime Minister after winning the 1979
general election. On moving into 10 Downing Street, Thatcher
introduced a series of political and economic initiatives intended
to reverse high unemployment and Britain' struggles in the wake of
the Winter of Discontent and an ongoing recession. Her political
philosophy and economic policies emphasised deregulation
(particularly of the financial sector), flexible labour markets,
the privatisation of state-owned companies, and reducing the power
and influence of trade unions. Thatcher' popularity during her
first years in office waned amid recession and increasing
unemployment, until victory in the 1982 Falklands War and the
recovering economy brought a resurgence of support, resulting in
her decisive re-election in 1983. She survived an assassination
attempt in 1984. Thatcher was re-elected for a third term in 1987.
During this period her support for a Community Charge (referred to
as the "poll tax") was widely unpopular, and her
opposition to the European Community were not shared by others in
her Cabinet. She resigned as Prime Minister and party leader in
November 1990, after Michael Heseltine launched a challenge to her
leadership. After retiring from the Commons in 1992, she was given
a life peerage as Baroness Thatcher (of Kesteven in the County of
Lincolnshire) which entitled her to sit in the House of Lords. In
2013 she died of a stroke in London at the age of 87. Always a
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Today, May 4, 2026
May 4, 1982: The British Empire: The
Falkland Islands (Spanish: Islas Malvinas): The Falkland Islands
Sovereignty Dispute: The Falklands War (Spanish: Guerra De Las
Malvinas): Naval Warfare Of The Falklands War: The Attack On The
HMS Sheffield: -- #DOTD: #RIP: Twenty sailors are killed when the
British Type 42 destroyer HMS Sheffield is hit by an Argentinian
Exocet (French: "Flying Fish") air-launched anti-ship
missile fired from an Argentine Super Etendard aircraft. The crew
of Sheffield fought for almost four hours to save the ship before
her Captain, James Salt, made the decision to abandon ship due to
the risk of fires igniting the Sea Dart magazine, the loss of the
combat capability of the destroyer, and the exposed position to
air attack of the frigates HMS Arrow and HMS Yarmouth. Most of the
Sheffield's crew climbed over onto Arrow, a few transferred by a
Gemini rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RHIB) to Yarmouth, while some
were taken by helicopter to the flagship, the light aircraft
carrier HMS Hermes. As Sheffield's crew departed in Arrow,
Sub-Lieutenant Carrington-Wood led the crew in singing "Always
Look on the Bright Side of Life" from Monty Python's Life of
Brian. HMS Sheffield foundered while under tow and sunk on May 10,
1982. HMS Sheffield was the second Royal Navy ship to be named
after the city of Sheffield in Yorkshire. She was a Type 42
Sheffield Class guided missile destroyer laid down by Vickers
Shipbuilding and Engineering at Barrow-in-Furness on January 15,
1970. She was launched by Queen Elizabeth II on June 10, 1971 and
commissioned on February 16, 1975. Ironically, an explosion during
construction that killed two dockyard workers resulted in the
replacing of its damaged hull section was replaced with a section
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Today, May 4, 2026
May 4: National Orange Juice Day: -- A
day that recognizes America's most popular breakfast drink. Orange
juice holds a large margin over second-place apple juice, too.
People have been waking up to a glass of orange juice for many
years and enjoying the health benefits it gives them. One 8 ounce
serving of orange juice has 124 mg of vitamin C and also supplies
potassium, thiamine, and folate. That little bit of sunshine in
the morning can add a boost to your day. Get your orange juice
fresh squeezed, bottled or in concentrated form in the freezer
section. You can also enjoy orange juice blends for delicious
combinations. The United States is second only to Brazil in the
production of orange juice, and they're second only to Canada in
consumption. Another excellent way to add orange juice to your
diet if you are watching your sugar intake is to include it as an
ingredient in a recipe. Orange juice adds great flavor to
smoothies, whole-grain waffles or french toast. To observe
National Orange Juice Day: Enjoy a nice cold glass of orange juice
with your breakfast; decide which do you prefer - extra pulp or no
pulp versions? Orange juice producers offer both to satisfy all
our needs; Share your favorite recipes using orange juice, too;
and use #NationalOrangeJuiceDay to post on social media.
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Today, May 4, 2026May 4: Petite And Proud Day: -- It's time
for short people to take over and see how you can embrace your
small stature with nothing but pride. The day is dedicated to all
people below 5 feet 4 inches high, to allow them to
unapologetically be proud of their stature. Short people are often
teased about their height but this day makes sure they get all the
positive attention they deserve. Today was created to give
limelight to the shorter members of our society. So, if you've
ever been a victim of jokes, Petite And Proud Day allows you to
stand tall, despite your lack of height, and be proud of all the
advantages that come with being so petite. 'Petite' is a term used
to describe people below the height of 5'4". It is often used
to refer to women but is a general term that defines people of
short stature. Petite people are often categorized with the same
character traits of being a bit spunky and the life of the party.
Being petite comes with a lot of real-life advantages. For
example, you will never have to worry about bumping your head on
doors or ceilings, and you can easily fit into small spaces,
should the need arise. Research even suggests you are more likely
to live longer than your tall peers. These are only a few of the
advantages you should be proud of on this day. There are many
petite celebrities and people who have made an impact on history
as we know it. Some examples include Reese Witherspoon, Seth
Green, Natalie Portman, and Eva Longoria. One of the most
historically memorable petite people is Napoleon Bonaparte, who
was constantly teased for his stature, accent, and speech
ineptitude in his younger days, but went on to become one of the
most prominent figures in the French Revolution. There is a lot of
insecurity that stems from being considerably shorter than most
people - Petite And Proud Day dispels these insecurities.
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Today, May 4, 2026May 4: Greenery Day (Japanese: Midori No
Hi): -- A Japanese national holiday that encourages people to
commune with nature to express their gratitude and appreciation
for its benefits. Initially, the holiday was observed on April 29
to commemorate the birthday of Emperor Showa, the emperor of Japan
from 1926 to 1989. But when Emperor Akihito took to the throne,
the name of the holiday was changed from Birthday Of The Emperor
to Greenery Day in recognition of the wartime emperor's love for
greenery. The new holiday name also acquired a new date, May 4,
while April 29 became Showa Day. Emperor Showa, born Hirohito, was
the 124th emperor of Japan. Born in 1901, Hirohito ascended the
throne in 1926 and reigned till his death in 1989. During his
reign, he was referred to as "the Emperor" by Japanese
citizens and "Emperor Hirohito" by foreigners. He was
given the name Emperor Showa posthumously. Hirohito was the
reigning monarch during the second Sino-Japanese War, which segued
into the Second World War. Japan's role as an Axis Power was
demonstrated under Hirohito's reign. Hirohito's role in Japan's
alliance with Italy and Germany during WWII remains unclear. The
post-war narrative adopted in Japan was that Hirohito was a
powerless figurehead forced into the pact. Certain historians
later held that he may have had a more direct role than previously
thought. Hirohito remained the emperor throughout the postwar
rebuilding of Japan. Also a marine biologist, Hirohito was known
for his love for nature. When his successor and son, Emperor
Akihito, ascended the throne after Hirohito's death in 1989, he
decreed that April 29 be celebrated as Greenery Day - to
commemorate his father's love for nature and greenery without
referring to the controversies in which he was embroiled. In 2007,
Akihito moved Greenery Day to May 4, earlier known as the National
Day of Rest, and decreed April 29 to be Showa Day instead.
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Today, May 4, 2026May 4: Firefighters' Memorial Day (United
Kingdom): -- Recognizes the unique contribution and sacrifice that
active and retired firefighters have made in the line of duty. At
midday at the National Firefighters' Memorial, firefighters across
the nation stand outside their stations and observe a minute's
silence for their fallen comrades. A wreath-laying service at St.
Paul's Cathedral London with representatives from the Fire
Brigades Union (F.B.U) and the Firefighters Memorial Trust follows
this. Fire has always been a source of awe and fear in human
society. The act of fighting fires has been a part of our
civilization since prehistoric times. However, the modern fire
brigade or department as they're called today took centuries to
evolve alongside the technology that makes our firefighters
extremely capable and effective at combatting various fires in
diverse settings. In ancient Rome, while under the rule of Caesar
Augustus, fire fighting became an active duty and discipline.
However, it was under the leadership of Marcus Licinius Crassus
that the first actual fire brigade was born in the third century
A.D. During the middle ages, homes and buildings comprised
flammable materials - wood and straw. Many towns and not just
individual residences burned to the ground because there was no
infrastructure to form the fire brigade. Churches or parishes
eventually got involved and organized firefighters to combat fires
in their communities. Many recent developments have helped
firefighters become what they are today; however, the Great Fire
of London in 1666 was the catalyst for regulating and implementing
a dedicated fire fighting force. After the fire burnt out, massive
reforms took place, the first fire insurance company was
established, and the actual evolution of the modern fire brigade
began.
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Today, May 4, 2026May 4: National Renewal Day: -- An annual
observance that promotes self-help initiatives and offers a chance
for a new beginning. The day coincides perfectly with the coming
of spring when the plants are expected to sprout. It provides a
much-needed shot in the arm after the long winter days. Whether
you want to make lifestyle changes or mess around with your home
decor, the observance charges us to embrace renewal. National
Renewal Day was chosen to coincide with the start of the spring
season to re-energize us after a long winter. However, the
national holiday can be much more than a day of spring cleaning;
it can also be an opportunity to tap into the power of self-help
practices to revitalize our physical and mental health. Did you
find yourself slipping into the solace of food during the colder
months? Perhaps you've lost touch with a close friend? While you
may care for your health every day, National Renewal Day urges you
to get a fresh start! Whereas the house may require a breath of
fresh air, our friendships may require some reconnecting to be
renewed. Is the romance getting old? Give it a fresh lease on life
by adding a spark. Has the diet had its ups and downs? Add a fun
twist to brighten things up. Without even realizing it, you are
constantly remaking yourself, even while you sleep? It's something
our bodies do on their own. Every day, our bodies rejuvenate and
manufacture new cells, turning over billions of cells. We should
be proud of our ability to adapt and refresh ourselves, especially
in these turbulent times. Beginning with the physical renewal, you
will notice a transformation in other aspects of your life.
National Renewal Day was intended to remind us that sometimes all
we need is a change to produce something new in our lives. It
might be a significant alteration or a minor one, as long as it is
significant enough to restore your strength and vitality. It's a
day to remind you to complete any updates that have been on your
to-do list for a spell, such as changing your home appliances,
online profiles, personal information, or even your career.
There's no reason to put things off any longer! Snakes were seen
as the holders of knowledge, strength, and renewal in a large
number ancient cultures, particularly in religion and mythology.
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Today, May 4, 2026May 4: Rhode Island Independence Day: --
Commemorates when on May 4, 1776, Rhode Island became the first
American colony to renounce allegiance to King George III of
England, making it the first sovereign and independent state in
the western world. Rhode Island was the center of a triage trade
between rum, slaves, and molasses in the 1700s. It was a British
colony back in those days. Rhode Island did not find British
policies matching its expectation. The Sugar Act of 1764 was
especially not well received in the area. The state has prosperous
ports which made fortunes from trading. Eventually, on May 4,
1776, The General Assembly of the Colony of Rhode Island declared
independence from Great Britain. Rhode Island is an American state
off the coast of the Atlantic Ocean on the Northeastern borders of
the U.S., which is famous for fine jewelry. It is officially known
as the State of Rhode Island. Rhode Island is the smallest state
in the U.S. by area, but it is also the second-most densely
populated state in the nation. The state shares its borders with
Connecticut and Massachusetts. Rhode Island is a unique state by
many standards. It was the first to declare itself independent
from Great Britain in 1776. Narragansett Bay in the Rhode Islands
was home to native American people for thousands of years. The
early 17th century brought English settlers to the land. Roger
Williams bought land from local tribes and established the
province in 1636. He was fleeing from religious persecution and
dreamed of establishing a secular settlement. Rhode Island is, in
a way, the only state that was created by a refugee. The place
soon became a haven for social outcasts and people fleeing
religious and political persecution. Rhode Island soon got the
moniker Rogue's Island. The community that formed in the region
favored free thoughts and tolerance. They were the first to call
for a Continental Congress. Rhode Island was a key power in the
American revolution supplying 25,236 soldiers in response to
President Lincon's request. They also utilized their industrial
might to support the civil war efforts. Even during the world
wars, around 28,817 soldiers were sent from Rhode Island.
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Today, May 4, 2026May 4: National Day Of Reason: -- An
observance originated in response to the perceived
unconstitutional National Day of Prayer. According to the
organizers of the day, the National Day of Prayer, "violates
the First Amendment of The United States Constitution because it
asks federal, state and local government entities to set aside tax
dollar supported time and space to engage in religious ceremonies.
The First Amendment of the United States Constitution reads
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of
religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging
the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people
peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a
redress of grievances." Accordingly, National Day Of Reason
is a secular observance for atheists, humanists, and secularists
set to coincide with the National Day of Prayer. It acknowledges
that celebration occurs for those who do not recognize God or an
established religion or faith. Several organizations host
celebrations, food drives, and blood donations in honor of the
day. Share your celebration ideas using #NationalDayofReason. The
National Day of Reason was created in 2003 by the American
Humanist Association and the Washington Area Secular Humanists.
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Today, May 4, 2026May 4: National Remembrance Day In The
Netherlands: -- Every year since 1945, the Dutch have observed
this day, particularly at 8 pm, when citizens hold a two-minute
vigil of a moment of silence to commemorate civilians and soldiers
who died within the Kingdom of the Netherlands and worldwide since
the advent of World War II. During the day, before the moment of
silence, there is a commemorative service held at Dam Square, in
Amsterdam, at the National Monument built to honor the fallen.
People deliver plenty of speeches, and a wreath-laying ceremony
takes place. On September 1, 1939, World War II began, and active
military engagement between almost all world powers led to a
bloody and destructive war that lasted six years and consumed the
lives of 50 million people. The Netherlands sought to remain
neutral during the war, hoping that its strategic location - at
the borders of the German and British lines ? would mean that it
could remain neutral and rely on its neutrality to ensure that it
did not become a part of the war. As expected, the allied and axis
forces would rather avoid invading a front that posed little-to-no
threat. However, the Nazi forces invaded the Netherlands in May
1940; with little resistance, they were able to occupy much of it
up until Germany's eventual surrender and defeat in 1945. While
military losses were relatively small during the war, with 17,000
soldiers and military personnel dying, the actual loss of lives in
the Netherlands was that of its civilian casualties ? almost
300,000 deaths. During World War 2, the Netherlands' population
sat at just under nine million; losing over 300,000 of its
citizens to the war meant they lost 3% of their entire population
in a war they sought to remain neutral. While some argue that the
first National Remembrance Day in the Netherlands took place in
1946, Amsterdam held the first Remembrance Day in 1945 after
pushing out the German forces from the city.
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Today, May 4, 2026May 4, 1826: #BOTD: #HBD! Augustus Le
Plongeon, British-born French-American archeologist, photographer,
historian, Mesoamericanist, new age mystic, Mayanist and Freemason
who studied the pre-Columbian ruins of America, particularly those
of the Maya civilization on the northern Yucatan Peninsula (d.
December 13, 1908) is #born Augustus Henry Julian Le Plongeon on
the isle of Jersey. His writings contain many notions that were
not well received by his contemporaries, much of which was later
disproven. Augustus Le Plongeon and his wife Alice Dixon left a
lasting legacy in the photographs they toook documenting the
ancient ruins. He was one of the earliest proponents of Mayanism.
a modern non-codified eclectic collection of New Age beliefs,
influenced in part by Pre-Columbian Maya mythology and some folk
beliefs of the modern Maya peoples. Le Plongeon insisted that the
symbols of Freemasonry could be traced to the ancient Maya and
that the ancient knowledge had come to ancient Egypt from the
ancient Maya by way of Atlantis. He and Alice constructed an
imaginative "history," with the Maya sites in Yucatan
being the cradle of civilization, with civilization then traveling
east first to Atlantis and later to Ancient Egypt. The Le
Plongeons named kings and queens of these dynasties and said that
various artworks were portraits of such ancient royalty (such as
the famous Chacmool, which the couple excavated at Chichen Itza).
The Le Plongeons reconstructed a detailed but fanciful story of
Queen Moo and Prince Coh (also known as "Chac Mool") in
which Prince Coh's death resulted in the erection of monuments in
his honor (similar to the commemoration of Prince Albert by Queen
Victoria). While most of Le Plongeon's contemporaries dismissed
his theories, individuals such as Ignatius L. Donnelly and Helena
Blavatsky drew upon Le Plongeon's research for their own theories.
Augustus spent the remainder of his life in Brooklyn, New York,
writing about the connections between Maya and Egypt and defending
himself against detractors. A collection of the works of the Le
Plongeons currently resides at the Getty Research Institute in Los
Angeles. The archive contains original records covering their
travels from the 1860s through the early 1900s, including diaries,
unpublished scholarly manuscripts and notes, correspondence, and
extensive photographic documentation of ancient architecture and
sculpture, city views, and ethnographic studies. Le Plongeon was
elected a member of the American Antiquarian Society in 1878.
Augustus Le Plongeon died in Brooklyn at the age of eighty-three;
his wife Alice Dixon, his collaborator, followed in 1910 at the
age of fifty-nine, presumably of a broken heart. His burial place
is unknown.
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Today, May 4, 2026May 4, 1989: Political Scandals Of The
United States: The Aftermath Of World War II: The Cold War: The
Iran-Iraq War: Iran-United States Relations: The Iran-Contra
Affair (The Iran-Contra Scandal): -- Former White House aide
Oliver North, who was indicted in March 1988 on 16 felony counts
and went to trial in February 1989, is convicted of three crimes -
accepting an illegal gratuity, aiding and abetting in the
obstruction of a congressional inquiry - and acquitted of nine
other charges. On July 20, 1990, with the help of the American
Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), North's convictions were vacated,
after the appeals court found that witnesses in his trial might
have been impermissibly affected by his immunized congressional
testimony. The individual members of the prosecution team had
isolated themselves from news reports and discussion of North's
testimony, and while the defense could show no specific instance
in which North's congressional testimony was used in his trial,
the Court of Appeals ruled that the trial judge had made an
insufficient examination of the issue. Consequently, North's
convictions were reversed. After further hearings on the immunity
issue, Judge Gesell dismissed all charges against North on
September 16, 1991. The Iran-Contra Affair, also referred to as
Irangate, Contragate or the Iran-Contra scandal, was a political
scandal in the United States that occurred during the second term
of the Reagan Administration. Senior administration officials
secretly facilitated the sale of arms to Iran, which was the
subject of an arms embargo. They hoped, thereby, to fund the
Contras in Nicaragua while at the same time negotiating the
release of several U.S. hostages. Under the Boland Amendment,
further funding of the Contras by the government had been
prohibited by Congress.
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Today, May 4, 2026May 4, 1938: #DOTD: #RIP: Carl von
Ossietzky, German journalist, pacifist and activist, Nobel Prize
laureate (b. October 3, 1889) #dies of tuberculosis in 1938 in a
Berlin hospital after enduring years of mistreatment and torture
in various Nazi prison camps. He is buried in Friedhof Pankow IV
in Niederschonhausen, Pankow, Berlin, Germany. Born in Hamburg,
Germany, he was the recipient of the 1935 Nobel Peace Prize for
his work in exposing the clandestine German re-armament. As
editor-in-chief of the magazine Die Weltbuhne (German: The World
Stage), a magazine centered on the "homeless left" who
rejected Communism, but found the Social Democrats too inclined to
compromise with the old order, Ossietzky published a series of
exposes in the late 1920s, detailing German rearmament in
violation of the Treaty Of Versailles by rebuilding an air force
(the predecessor of the Luftwaffe) and training pilots in the
Soviet Union. He was convicted of treason and espionage in 1931
and sentenced to eighteen months in prison, but was granted
amnesty in December 1932. Ossietzky continued to be a vocal critic
against German militarism after the Nazis' rise to power.
Following the 1933 Reichstag fire, Ossietzky was again arrested
and sent to the Esterwegen concentration camp near Oldenburg. In
1936, he was awarded the 1935 Nobel Peace Prize, but was forbidden
from travelling to Norway and accepting the prize.
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Today, May 4, 2026May 4, 1871: #DOTD: #RIP: Pablo Fanque,
British equestrian performer and circus proprietor whose circus
was popular in Victorian Britain for 30 years, a period that is
regarded as the golden age of the circus, becoming the first
recorded Black circus owner in Britain, best known since 1967 for
being mentioned in The Beatles song "Being For The Benefit Of
Mr. Kite!" on their album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club
Band (b. March 30. 1810) #dies aged 61 of bronchitis at the
Britannia Inn at 22 Churchgate in Stockport, England. In the
funeral procession to Woodhouse Lane Cemetery, Leeds, a band
marched ahead of Fanque's hearse playing the "Dead March".
Fanque's favourite horse followed, along with four coaches and
mourners. Fanque is buried next to his first wife Susannah Darby.
Woodhouse Lane Cemetery is now St. George's Field and part of the
University of Leeds campus. While the remains of many of the
100,000 graves and monuments have been relocated, the monument
that Fanque erected in his wife's memory, and a smaller modest
monument in his memory still stand. On October 8, 2010, as part of
Light Night ceremony, the Leeds University Union unveiled a blue
plaque commemorating Pablo Fanque's final resting place. Pablo
Fanque was born William Darby in Norwich, England, United Kingdom.
Little is known about Pablo Fanque's early life. Darby was
apprenticed at age 11 to circus proprietor William Batty and made
his first known appearance in a sawdust ring in Norwich on
December 26, 1821, as "Young Darby." His acts included
equestrian stunts and rope walking] Thomas Frost, in Circus Life
and Circus Celebrities, wrote, "We find Batty in 1836 at
Nottingham, with a company which included Pablo Fanque, a negro
rope-dancer, whose real name was William Darby ..." Once
established as a young adult, William Darby changed his
professional name to Pablo Fanque. It appears that Fanque or his
contemporaries often considered "Pablo" to be his
surname. Fanque made a highly successful London debut in 1847.
Describing Fanque and his performance, The Illustrated London News
wrote:"Mr. Pablo Fanque is an artiste of colour, and his
steed ... we have not only never seen surpassed, but never
equalled ... Mr. Pablo Fanque was the hit of the evening. The
steed in question was Beda, the black mare that Fanque had bought
from Batty. That the horse attracted so much attention was
testament to Fanque's extraordinary horse training skills."
Sounding almost as grand as the boasts of Fanque's own broadside
posters, The Illustrated London News said, "Mr. Pablo has
trained [his black mare] to do the most extraordinary feats of the
'manege' (horseriding), an art hitherto considered to belong only
to the French and German professors of equitation, and her style
certainly far exceeds anything that has ever yet been brought from
the Continent." In the 30 years that Fanque operated his own
circus (sometimes in partnership with others), he toured England,
Scotland, and Ireland, but he performed mostly in the Midlands and
the Northern England counties of Yorkshire, Lancashire, and what
is now Greater Manchester. Among the many cities he visited were
Birmingham, Bolton, Bradford, Bristol, Cambridge, Chester,
Chesterfield, Hull, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Norwich,
Oldham, Preston, Rochdale, Rotherdam, Ryde, Sheffield, Shrewsbury,
Wakefield, Wigan, Wolverhampton, and Worcester. In Scotland, his
circus visited Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Paisley. In Edinburgh, in
1853, there was a Pablo Fanque's Amphitheatre on Nicolson Street
at the current site of Edinburgh Festival Theatre. In Ireland,
Fanque's circus performed at Dublin, Belfast, Cork, Galway,
Ballinasloe, Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford, and Clonmel, among other
places. In Cork, in 1850, Fanque built an amphitheatre on the site
of the former Theatre Royal, where the current General Post Office
stands (built in 1877). His circus also performed at the
Donnybrook Fair in 1850, five years before the centuries' old fair
was discontinued. "Fanque's children joined his circus. One
of his sons performed under the name Ted Pablo ..." They
performed with the most popular acts of the business, including
Young Hernandez (1832-1861), the great American rider, and the
clown Henry Brown (1814-1902)." In the autumn of 1861, famous
English prizefighter Jem Mace toured with Fanque's circus. In
1869, the front cover of Illustrated London News reported on a
near-tragedy at a performance of Pablo Fanque's Circus in Bolton.
Tightrope walker Madame Caroline stumbled on the rope, and hung
suspended by her hands 60 feet (18 m) in the air. The rope was
lowered a few feet and, at the exhortation of men who had amassed
below, Madame Caroline let go to fall safely into the hands of the
crowd. While some contemporary reports did not refer to Fanque's
African ancestry, other reports noted that he was "a man of
colour," or "a coloured gentleman," or "an
artiste of colour." (These suggest he was of mixed race, with
partial European ancestry as well.) In 1905, many years after
Fanque's death, the chaplain of the Showmen's Guild wrote, "In
the great brotherhood of the equestrian world there is no
colour-line." He was commenting on Fanque's success in
Victorian England despite being of mixed race. In 1967, John
Lennon, in composing The Beatles' "Being for the Benefit of
Mr. Kite!," borrowed liberally from an 1843 playbill for
Pablo Fanque's Circus Royal. Lennon bought the poster from an
antique shop in Sevenoaks, Kent, while shooting a promotional film
for the song, "Strawberry Fields Forever", in Knole
Park. Tony Bramwell, a former Apple Records employee, recalled,
"There was an antique shop close to the hotel we were using
in Sevenoaks. John and I wandered in and John spotted this
Victorian circus poster and bought it." The poster advertises
a performance in Rochdale and announces the appearance of "Mr.
J. Henderson, the celebrated somerset thrower" and "Mr.
Kite" who is described as "late of Wells's Circus."
Lennon modifies the language, singing instead, "The
Hendersons will all be there/Late of Pablo Fanque's Fair/What a
scene!" The title "Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!"
is taken verbatim from the poster. The Mr. Kite referenced in the
poster was William Kite, who is believed to have performed in
Fanque's circus from 1843 to 1845. The "Benefit for Mr. Kite"
was one of many benefits that Pablo Fanque held for performers in
his circus, for others in the profession (who had no regular
retirement or health benefits), and for community organizations.
Fanque was a member of the Order of Ancient Shepherds, a fraternal
organization affiliated with the Freemasons. It assisted families
in times of illness or death with burial costs and other expenses.
Fanque married Susannah Marlaw, the daughter of a Birmingham
buttonmaker. They had two sons, one of whom was named Lionel. On
18 March 1848, his wife died in Leeds at an accident in the
building where the circus was performing. Their son was performing
a tightrope act before a large crowd at the Amphitheatre at King
Charles Croft. The 600 people seated in the gallery fell with its
collapse, but Susannah Darby was the only fatality. In June 1848,
widower Fanque married Elizabeth Corker, a circus rider and
daughter of George Corker of Bradford. Corker was 22 years old.
With Corker, Fanque had two more sons, George (1854-1881) and
Edward Charles "Ted" (1855-1937). Both joined the
circus. Ted, known as Ted Pablo, also achieved acclaim as a boxer.
A daughter, Caroline Susannah, died aged 1 year and 4 months and
is buried in the same plot as Susannah and William, as recorded on
the gravestone. The 1861 census records Fanque as living with a
woman named Sarah, 25, who is described as his wife. In 1871, just
before he died, census records show him living again with his wife
Elizabeth and his two sons, in Stockport. A wood-engraving of
Pablo Fanque upon his horse from the March 20, 1847 issue of the
Illustrated London News (captioned, ASTLEY'S:--MR. PABLO FANQUE,
AND HIS TRAINED STEED) appears on the cover of the 2003 book
"Black Victorians, Black Victoriana", edited by Gretchen
Holbrook Gerzina. Fanque is also mentioned in the 1974 song "Ritz"
by the band Cockney Rebel. In 2018, Pablo Fanque House, a student
accommodation block near his birthplace in Norwich, opened.
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EarthStation1.com #OnThisDay Commemorative Memorial Title:
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Today, May 4, 2026May 4, 1814: The Age Of Enlightenment
(The Enlightenment, The Age Of Reason): The Age Of Revolution: The
Atlantic Revolutions: The French Revolution: The French
Revolutionary And Napoleonic Wars (The Great French War) (The
French Revolutionary Wars, The Napoleonic Wars): The Napoleonic
Wars: Napoleon's Exile To The Principality Of Elba: -- Emperor
Napoleon I of France arrives at Portoferraio on the edge of the
island of Elba to begin his exile. Portoferraio is a town and
comune in the province of Livorno, on the edge of the eponymous
harbour of the island of Elba. It is the island's largest city.
Because of its terrain, many of its buildings are situated on the
slopes of a tiny hill bordered on three sides by the sea. Napoleon
escaped from Elba in February 1815, and took control of France
once again in March. He resumed the Napoleonic Wars during his
infamous Hundred Days of rule, and was defeated once and for all
at the Battle of Waterloo on June 18, 1815.
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EarthStation1.com #OnThisDay Commemorative Memorial Title: Marshal
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Today, May 4, 2026May 4, 1980: #DOTD: #RIP: The Death And
State Funeral Of Josip Broz Tito: Josip Broz Tito, Yugoslav
communist revolutionary, field marshal and political leader, 1st
President Of Yugoslavia (b. May 7, 1892) #dies of gangrene in his
left leg at The Medical Centre Of Ljubljana in Ljubljana, the
capital city of the SR Slovenia, SFR Yugoslavia (now Slovenia),
three days short of his 88th birthday. On January 7 and again on
January 12, Tito had ben admitted to Ljubljana's Medical Centre
with circulation problems in his legs. Tito's own stubbornness and
refusal to allow doctors to follow through with the necessary
amputation of his left leg played a part in his eventual death of
gangrene-induced infection. His adjutant later testified that Tito
threatened to take his own life if his leg was ever to be
amputated and that he had to actually hide Tito's pistol in fear
that he would follow through on his threats. After a private
conversation with his two sons Zarko and Miso Broz, he finally
agreed, and his left leg was amputated due to arterial blockages;
however, the amputation proved to be too late. The state funeral
of Josip Broz Tito of May 8, 1980 drew many world statesmen. It
attracted government leaders from 129 states. Based on the number
of attending politicians and state delegations, at the time it was
the largest state funeral in history; this concentration of
dignitaries would be unmatched until the funeral of Pope John Paul
II in 2005 and the memorial service of Nelson Mandela in 2013.
Those who attended included four kings, 31 presidents, six
princes, 22 prime ministers and 47 ministers of foreign affairs.
They came from both sides of the Cold War, from 128 countries out
of 154 UN members at the time. Reporting on his death, In their
May 5, 1980 editoin, The New York Times commented: "Tito
sought to improve life. Unlike others who rose to power on the
communist wave after WWII, Tito did not long demand that his
people suffer for a distant vision of a better life. After an
initial Soviet-influenced bleak period, Tito moved toward radical
improvement of life in the country. Yugoslavia gradually became a
bright spot amid the general grayness of Eastern Europe."
Tito was interred in the House of Flowers, a mausoleum in Belgrade
which forms part of a memorial complex in the grounds of the
Museum of Yugoslav History (formerly called "Museum 25 May"
and "Museum Of The Revolution"). Numerous people visit
the place as a shrine to "better times". The museum
keeps the gifts Tito received during his presidency. The
collection includes original prints of Los Caprichos by Francisco
Goya, and many others. Josip Broz, commonly known as Tito, served
Yugoslavia in various roles from 1943 until his death in 1980.
During World War II, he was the leader of the Partisans, often
regarded as the most effective resistance movement in occupied
Europe. While his presidency has been criticized as authoritarian
and concerns about the repression of political opponents have been
raised, some historians consider him a benevolent dictator. He was
a popular public figure both in Yugoslavia and abroad. Viewed as a
unifying symbol, his internal policies maintained the peaceful
coexistence of the nations of the Yugoslav federation. He gained
further international attention as the chief leader of the
Non-Aligned Movement, alongside Jawaharlal Nehru of India, Gamal
Abdel Nasser of Egypt, Sukarno of Indonesia, and Kwame Nkrumah of
Ghana. Broz was born to a Croat father and Slovene mother in the
village of Kumrovec, Austria-Hungary (now in Croatia). Drafted
into military service, he distinguished himself, becoming the
youngest sergeant major in the Austro-Hungarian Army of that time.
After being seriously wounded and captured by the Imperial
Russians during World War I, he was sent to a work camp in the
Ural Mountains. He participated in some events of the Russian
Revolution in 1917 and subsequent Civil War. Upon his return home,
Broz found himself in the newly established Kingdom of Yugoslavia,
where he joined the Communist Party of Yugoslavia (KPJ). He was
General Secretary (later Chairman of the Presidium) of the League
of Communists of Yugoslavia (1939-1980) and went on to lead the
World War II Yugoslav guerrilla movement, the Partisans
(1941-1945). After the war, he was the Prime Minister (1944-1963),
President (later President for Life) (1953-1980) of the Socialist
Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (SFRY). From 1943 to his death in
1980, he held the rank of Marshal of Yugoslavia, serving as the
supreme commander of the Yugoslav military, the Yugoslav People's
Army (JNA). With a highly favourable reputation abroad in both
Cold War blocs, he received some 98 foreign decorations, including
the Legion of Honour and the Order of the Bath. Tito was the chief
architect of the second Yugoslavia, a socialist federation that
lasted from November 1942 until April 1992. Despite being one of
the founders of Cominform, he became the first Cominform member to
defy Soviet hegemony in 1948 and the only one in Joseph Stalin's
time to manage to leave Cominform and begin with its own socialist
program with elements of market socialism. Economists active in
the former Yugoslavia, including Czech-born Jaroslav Vanek and
Croat-born Branko Horvat, promoted a model of market socialism
dubbed the Illyrian model, where firms were socially owned by
their employees and structured on workers' self-management and
competed with each other in open and free markets.
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EarthStation1.com #OnThisDay Commemorative Memorial Title: Al
Capone Documentary Biography MP4 Video Download DVD
Today, May 4, 2026May 4, 1932: Crime: Organized Crime:
Organized Crime In The United States: The Chicago Outfit (The
Outfit, The Chicago Mafia, The Chicago Mob, The Chicago Crime
Family, The South Side Gang, The Organization): -- Al Capone,
popularly known by the nickname Scarface, American businessman,
mobster and crime boss, begins serving an eleven-year prison
sentence in Atlanta, Georgia for tax evasion. Alphonse Gabriel
Capone attained fame during the Prohibition era as the co-founder
and boss of the Chicago Outfit, also known as the Outfit, the
Chicago Mafia, the Chicago Mob, or The Organization, an
Italian-American organized crime syndicate based in Chicago,
Illinois which dates back to the 1910s. His seven-year reign as
crime boss ended when he was 33 years old. He reveled in
attention, such as the cheers from spectators when he appeared at
ball games. He made donations to various charities and was viewed
by many to be a "modern-day Robin Hood". However, the
Saint Valentine' Day Massacre of gang rivals, resulting in the
killing of seven men in broad daylight, damaged Chicago' image: as
well as Capone': leading influential citizens to demand
governmental action and newspapers to dub him "Public Enemy
No. 1". The federal authorities became intent on jailing
Capone, and they prosecuted him for tax evasion in 1931, a federal
crime and a novel strategy during the era. During the highly
publicized case, the judge admitted as evidence Capone' admissions
of his income and unpaid taxes during prior (and ultimately
abortive) negotiations to pay the government any back taxes he
owed. Capone was convicted and sentenced to 11 years in federal
prison. After conviction, he replaced his old defense team with
experts in tax law, and his grounds for appeal were strengthened
by a Supreme Court ruling, but his appeal ultimately failed. He
was already showing signs of syphilitic dementia early in his
sentence, and he became increasingly debilitated before being
released after eight years. On January 25, 1947, Capone died of
cardiac arrest in the hospital of Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary
after suffering a stroke.
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EarthStation1.com #OnThisDay Commemorative Memorial Title: Stooge
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Today, May 4, 2026May 4, 1975: #DOTD: #RIP: Moe Howard,
American actor and comedian best known as the de facto leader of
the Three Stooges (b. June 19, 1897) #dies of lung cancer at age
77 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He was a heavy
smoker for much of his adult life. He is interred in an outdoor
crypt at Culver City's Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery. His wife
Helen Schonberger died six months later of a heart attack, aged
75, and was interred in the crypt next to him on the right. At the
time of his death, Howard was working on his autobiography titled
I Stooged to Conquer. It was released in 1977 as Moe Howard and
the Three Stooges. Howard and the Three Stooges received a
posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on August 30, 1983,
at 1560 Vine Street. Moe Howard was born Moses Harry Horwitz in
the Brooklyn, New York neighborhood of Bensonhurst, the fourth of
five sons born to the Lithuanian Jewish family of Jennie Gorovitz
and Solomon Horwitz. The Three Stooges as a farce comedy team who
starred in motion pictures and television for four decades. That
group originally started out as Ted Healy and His Stooges, an act
that toured the vaudeville circuit. Moe's distinctive hairstyle
came about when he was a boy and cut off his curls with a pair of
scissors, producing a ragged shape approximating a bowl cut.
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Today, May 4, 2026May 4, 1909: #BOTD: #HBD! Howard Da
Silva, American actor, director and musical performer on stage,
film, television and radio (d. February 16, 1986) is #born Howard
Silverblatt in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Yiddish-speaking Jewish
immigrants from Russia. Before beginning his acting career on the
stage, he was employed as a steelworker. He was cast in dozens of
productions on the New York stage, appeared in more than two dozen
television programs, and acted in more than fifty feature films.
Adept at both drama and musicals on the stage, he originated the
role of Jud Fry in the original 1943 run of the Rodgers and
Hammerstein musical Oklahoma!, and also portrayed the prosecuting
attorney in the 1957 stage production of Compulsion. Da Silva was
nominated for a 1960 Tony Award as Best Featured Actor in a
Musical for his work in Fiorello!, a musical about New York City
mayor LaGuardia. In 1961, Da Silva directed Purlie Victorious, by
Ossie Davis. Many of his early feature films were of the noir
genre in which he often played villains, such as Eddie Harwood in
The Blue Dahlia and the sadistic Captain Francis Thompson in Two
Years Before the Mast (both 1946). Da Silva's characterization of
historic figures are among some of his most notable work: he was
Lincoln's brawling friend Jack Armstrong in both play (1939) and
film (1940) versions of Abe Lincoln in Illinois written by Robert
Sherwood; Benjamin Franklin in the 1969-1972 stage musical 1776
and a reprisal of the role for the 1972 film version of the
production; Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev in The Missiles of
October (1974); Franklin D. Roosevelt in The Private Files of J.
Edgar Hoover (1977); and Louis B. Mayer in Mommie Dearest (1981).
Da Silva's American television character work included the defense
attorney representing the robot in The Outer Limits episode "I,
Robot" (1964), and district attorney Anthony Cleese in For
the People (1965). For his performance as Eddie in the Great
Performances production of Verna: USO Girl (1978), the actor
received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Performance by a
Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Drama Special. In the 1970s, Da
Silva appeared in 26 episodes of the radio series, the CBS Radio
Mystery Theater, and he provided linking narration for North
American broadcasts of Doctor Who, providing continuity
announcements for episodes from season 12 through season 15,
announcements so familiar a part of some viewers' experience of
Doctor Who that they became a standard extra feature on BBC DVD
releases of early Tom Baker serials. Howard Da Silva died of
lymphoma, aged 76, in Ossining, New York. His remains were
cremated, and the ashes given to his wife Nancy Nutter.
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EarthStation1.com #OnThisDay Commemorative Memorial Title: It Was
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Today, May 4, 2026May 4, 1987: #DOTD: #RIP: Paul
Butterfield, American blues singer, harmonica player and
bandleader (b. December 17, 1942) #dies at his apartment in the
North Hollywood district of Los Angeles. An autopsy by the county
coroner concluded that he was the victim of an accidental drug
overdose, with "significant levels of morphine (heroin), ...
codeine, the tranquilizer Librium and a trace of alcohol."
Beginning in 1980, Paul Butterfield underwent several surgical
procedures to relieve his peritonitis, a serious and painful
inflammation of the intestines. Although he was strongly opposed
to heroin as a bandleader, his eventual addiction to it was likely
the result of trying to relieve the pain of his disease. The
financial strain of supporting his drug habit was bankrupting him,
and the accidental overdose death of his friend and one-time
musical partner Mike Bloomfield, and the death by heart attack of
his manager Albert Grossman, had shaken him. By the time of his
death, Paul Butterfield was out of the commercial mainstream.
Although for some, he was very much the blues man, Maria Muldaur
commented "he had the whole sensibility and musicality and
approach down pat ... He just went for it and took it all in, and
he embodied the essence of what the blues was all about.
Unfortunately, he lived that way a little too much." Paul
Butterfield was born Paul Vaughn Butterfield in Chicago and raised
in the city's Hyde Park neighborhood. After early training as a
classical flautist, he developed an interest in blues harmonica.
He explored the blues scene in his native Chicago, where he met
Muddy Waters and other blues greats, who provided encouragement
and opportunities for him to join in jam sessions. He soon began
performing with fellow blues enthusiasts Nick Gravenites and Elvin
Bishop. In 1963, he formed the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, which
recorded several successful albums and was popular on the
late-1960s concert and festival circuit, with performances at the
Fillmore West, in San Francisco; the Fillmore East, in New York
City; the Monterey Pop Festival; and Woodstock. The band was known
for combining electric Chicago blues with a rock urgency and for
their pioneering jazz fusion performances and recordings. After
the breakup of the group in 1971, Butterfield continued to tour
and record with the band Paul Butterfield's Better Days, with his
mentor Muddy Waters, and with members of the roots-rock group the
Band. While still recording and performing, Butterfield died in
1987 at age 44 of an accidental drug overdose. Music critics have
acknowledged his development of an original approach that places
him among the best-known blues harp players. In 2006, he was
inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame. Butterfield and the early
members of the Paul Butterfield Blues Band were inducted into the
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015. Both panels noted his
harmonica skills and his contributions to bringing blues music to
a younger and broader audience.
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Today, May 4, 2026May 4, 2019: #DOTD: #RIP: J. R. Cobb,
American guitarist and songwriter, most notable for co-writing
"Spooky", "Stormy" and "Traces",
among others, as a member of the Classics IV (b. February 5, 1944)
#dies of a heart attack at Piedmont Newton Hospital in Covington,
Georgia, aged 75. His burial details are unknown. J. R. Cobb was
born James Barney Cobb Jr.. in Birmingham, Alabama. The Classics
IV is an American band formed in Jacksonville, Florida, United
States, in 1965. The band is often credited for establishing the
"soft southern rock" sound. He also wrote "Champagne
Jam" and "Do It Or Die", among others, as a member
of the Atlanta Rhythm Section. "Stormy" is a hit song by
the Classics IV released on their LP Mamas and Papas/Soul Train in
1968. It entered Billboard Magazine October 26, 1968, peaking at
#5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and #26 Easy Listening.
This single release along with the prior release of "Spooky",
and soon afterward the release of "Traces", released
1967 to 1969 and which have become cover standards, made great
success for the band, and part of the well-known songs from the
ensemble.
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Today, May 4, 2026May 4, 1941: #BOTD: #HBD! Nick Ashford,
African American singer-songwriter and record producer of the
husband-and-wife songwriting-production team and recording duo
Ashford & Simpson of Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson (b.
August 26, 1946) is #born Nickolas Ashford in Fairfield, South
Carolina. Afterwards, his family relocated to Ypsilanti, Michigan,
where he became a member of Christ Temple Baptist Church. While
there, he sang with a group called the Hammond Singers (named
after the founding minister, James Hammond). Later, Nickolas
attended and graduated from Willow Run High School in Ypsilanti,
Michigan, before pursuing his professional career, where he would
ultimately meet his wife, Valerie. They met at Harlem's White Rock
Baptist Church in 1964. After having recorded unsuccessfully as a
duo, they joined an aspiring solo artist and former member of the
Ikettes, Joshie Jo Armstead, at the Scepter/Wand label, where
their compositions were recorded by Ronnie Milsap ("Never Had
It So Good"), Maxine Brown ("One Step at a Time"),
as well as the Shirelles and Chuck Jackson. Another of the trio's
songs, "Let's Go Get Stoned," gave Ray Charles a number
one U.S. R & B hit in 1966. That same year, Ashford &
Simpson joined Motown, where their best-known songs included
"Ain't No Mountain High Enough," "You're All I Need
To Get By," "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing,"
and "Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand)." Ashford and
Simpson wrote many other hit songs, including Chaka Khan's "I'm
Every Woman" (1978) and Teddy Pendergrass's "Is It Still
Good to You?" As performers, Ashford & Simpson's
best-known duets are "Solid" (1984) and "Found a
Cure" (1979). The duo were inducted into the Songwriters Hall
of Fame in 2002. They are also recipients of The Rhythm &
Blues Foundation's Pioneer Award, ASCAP Founders Award, and the
Grammy Trustee Award.
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Today, May 4, 2026May 4, 1984: #DOTD: #RIP: Diana Dors,
English film and television actress, singer, beauty, sex symbol
and cultural icon (b. October 23, 1931) #dies at the BMI Princess
Margaret Hospital in Windsor, Berkshire, England at the age 52 of
ovarian cancer. Her funeral service was held at the Sacred Heart
Church in Sunningdale, Berkshire on May 11, 1984, conducted by
Father Theodore Fontanari. She was buried in Sunningdale Catholic
Cemetery (also known as Kiln Lane Cemetery), Windsor and
Maidenhead Royal Borough, Berkshire, England. Born Diana Mary
Fluck in Swindon, Wiltshire, England, she first came to public
notice as a blonde bombshell in the style of American Marilyn
Monroe, as promoted by her first husband, Dennis Hamilton, mostly
via sex film-comedies and risque modelling. After it turned out
that Hamilton had been defrauding her, she continued to play up to
her established image, and she made tabloid headlines with the
parties reportedly held at her house. Later, she showed a genuine
talent as a performer on TV, in recordings, and in cabaret, and
gained new popularity as a regular chat-show guest. She also gave
some well-regarded performances in worthwhile films at different
points in her career. According to David Thomson, "Dors
represented that period between the end of the war and the coming
of Lady Chatterley in paperback, a time when sexuality was
naughty, repressed and fit to burst." On the cover of the
1967 album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by the Beatles,
Dors' wax figure appears in the collage of celebrities, on the
right below the tree.
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Today, May 4, 2026May 4, 2022: #DOTD: #RIP: Dorothy Ann
Smith Lucas, US air force pilot who served as a WASP pilot during
World War II (b. c. 1922) #dies just six months shy of her 100th
birthday. "It was a very patriotic time," recounted
Lucas of her service during World War II. "I just wanted to
do something to help the war effort." In early 1943, her
friend Margaret told her about an organization that was looking
for female pilots. Lucas recalled "We learned the age limit
was from 21 to 35 years and that you had to have thirty-five
flight hours to apply for admission to WASP. You also were
required to be of good moral character, complete a personal
interview with supervisors, and pass the rigorous Army physical
for all military pilots...I decided on my own that I wanted to
learn to fly... Margaret and I had to drive fifty miles to
Frederick, Maryland, to take flying lessons, which were very
expensive. We had to make that long drive because no planes were
permitted to fly within a fifty-mile radius of the Capitol."
Margaret never completed the WASP program, but Dorothy did. "It
was my first time in Texas, a very different experience but very
interesting for me," she remembered. "But I always
enjoyed meeting new people and going to new places. It was pretty
amazing." Lucas, one of the youngest pilots in the program,
was training in Sweetwater the day before her first solo flight
when her brother, an Army Air Corps navigator, was killed
overseas. Despite her mother's pleas to return home, she stayed
and got her wings. After her graduation, her first assignment was
at Moore Field in Mission, TX towing targets for male flying
cadets. "Our tow ships were AT-6 Texan advanced two-seat
trainers," Lucas explained. "There was a young enlisted
man in the back seat operating the cable. On the end of the cable
was a large flag, the target. The cadets undergoing gunnery
training made passes at the target from their planes. After these
sessions, I flew to the auxiliary airfield not far from Moore
Field, where I slowed the plane. The young man in back released
the target and reeled the cable back up into the plane. I then
landed so he could jump out, retrieve the flag, and put it in the
back seat. We then took off for the main airfield, and that was
the end of a gunnery session, about an hour and a half in all."
It was during this time she met her future husband, Capt. A. T.
Lucas. "One day I was preparing to land at the auxiliary
airfield when I saw his plane on the ground. He was watching his
cadets shoot takeoffs and landings. I really wanted to make a
smooth landing, but I leveled off too high and bounced in. Was my
face red! That was the worst landing I ever made, but you know
what? He married me anyway!" Lucas recounted, "Not only
did WASP prove that women could fly military aircraft as well as
their male counterparts, but they also established a firm
foundation for women in aviation."
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